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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1996
Page
1
President Clinton speaks at the University of Iowa Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a campaign stop before precinct caucuses. About 15 500 fans attend seeking policy plans on jobs education and administration achievements. Doors open at 10 a.m. with first come seating and free passes claimed.
Traffic delays of up to 10 minutes are expected today as President Clinton's motorcade moves between the Cedar Rapids Airport and Iowa City. Road closure times were not released for security. Free parking for the 11 30 a m speech is offered at four University of Iowa lots with handicapped spaces in Lot 33. Lot 46 is closed. No shuttle service to the arena.
Callista Weisskopf turns one as her parents Deb and Phil Weisskopf recall Heather Lynn and Micah Joy, who died after premature birth. They celebrate Calli’s thriving milestones while cherishing the memories of the two sisters and acknowledging their continued love.
Republican candidates sweep Iowa in a last weekend surge before the caucuses. Senator Bob Dole highlights his campaign despite shrinking leads while Senator Phil Gramm, Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, and Steve Forbes marshal volunteers and ads. Forbes defends his tax plan amid attacks and accuses rivals of smear campaigns.
Sixteen Wartburg College students fell ill from carbon monoxide in Ernst Manor and were treated at Waverly Municipal Hospital. Seven helicopters ferried patients to University Hospitals Iowa City while nine ambulances transported others. Senior Jessica Krogmann described the ordeal from her hospital bed as she awaited treatment.
Randall Stores Inc will shut its Iowa City and Coralville locations by February 24, leaving about 75 full and part time employees seeking new jobs. The closures follow competitive pressure from larger area supermarkets and come after the Coralville store longtime operation near Highway 6 and First Avenue and the Iowa City store at Sycamore Mall.
The University of Iowa women upset Michigan State 71 to 65 in East Lansing. Star center Hakeem Olajuwon observed Ramadan fasting daily, aligning with the month long Muslim observance.
After nearly 30 years in utilities Blake Fisher resigns from IES to take the role of chief financial officer at McLeod Inc. The move follows a long career in the sector with leadership duties at IES.
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