Osaka quake rattles Iowa families with relief and worry
Makino a Japan External Trade Organization specialist mentions contacting friends in Osaka area as Iowa families, including Dubuque's Mauss and Cedar Rapids Sterenchuk clans, recount relief calls and personal impacts. Patrick Sterenchuk teaches at Eichi University in Amagasaki. Marianne Mauss teaches English locally. families describe shaking, disrupted homes, and disbelief.
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Cox plans new HBO Showtime or Cinemax package option
Cable official Pedelty acknowledged reluctance to higher prices while blaming rising costs. Cox outlined a $39.95 per month package including basic service, expanded basic, Flicks, and one premium tier such as HBO Showtime or Cinemax, with no mixed options. Cox serves about 44,800 customers.
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Clinton touts record on disaster response during Western swing
President Clinton framed recent U S disaster response as government partnership over Republican critique. He said a high level delegation was sent to Japan after Tokyo quake and FEMA and Transportation officials were dispatched. Clinton offered condolences and urged cooperation with the new GOP majority as he promotes a New Covenant vision ahead of the State of the Union.
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Cedar Rapids debates form of government and public input
City residents and officials clash over the best system to sustain Cedar Rapids livelihoods. Mary Diaz says public servants are scarce while Gene Knepper worries about an administrator unaccountable to voters. Supporters of a mayor council model recall Canney era.
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