Alberta Clipper brings life threatening cold across Midwest
The Alberta Clipper drove a brutal arctic blast through the central and eastern United States with wind chills plunging to 75 below zero in Cedar Rapids. Officials noted poor visibility and drifting snow hampering travel while highways saw light traffic and plowed drifts.
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Agriculture crisis grips Iowa economy and farming life
Iowa faces a deep farm crisis with foreclosures looming as the farm economy weakens. Officials including Gov Branstad seek short and long term solutions while experts warn of broader social and financial impacts on rural communities and Main Street. Partial four part series note.
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Gandhi aide quits after spy arrests in India
New Delhi AP report says a top aide to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi resigned after the arrest of his personal secretary in a major espionage crackdown. Eleven people were detained, including officials in the prime minister office and Defense Ministry. Gandhi accepted the resignation of P C Alexander’s aide T N Kher.
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Gazette Extends Cedar Rapids Carrier Deadline to 8 A M
The Gazette extends the home delivery deadline for Cedar Rapids paper carriers. Carriers are allowed until 8 a.m. to complete routes due to extreme early-morning cold.
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Chuckle: Optimist Pairs Droll Paradox with Experience
The bit presents an optimist defined as a pessimist who lacks experience. It relies on concise humor to punch above its title, implying insight about outlook shaped by exposure.
Gazette unveils redesigned Sunday edition including Money and Lifestyle
The Sunday Gazette announces a major layout overhaul. Financial coverage gets its own Money section with stock listings and agribusiness news. A new Lifestyle section gathers family features health and home topics. The Leisure section hosts books crafts travel and more alongside games.
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