Civil War buffs restore plaques in Iowa park
Brad McGowan and Kathy King clean the bronze plaque in Coralville's S T Morrison Park commemorating the Mormon Trail. The Coralville duo travel the state to restore Civil War monuments, charging only material costs. Molly and Georgiy Rybak started a nonprofit in 1992 running midwifery internships in Russia for North American students.
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Kathy King
Coralville
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Midwest economy slows after fuel costs and rate hikes
An economics professor cites high fuel prices and rising interest rates as key factors in the Midwest economy’s slowdown. The survey notes a broad pullback in consumer spending and business investment across the region.
New golf course earns audience praise at Deere Run unveiling
The Tournament Players Club at Deere Run opened to the public with a charity exhibition featuring eight visiting PGA Tour players. Local officials and golf fans attended the unveiling, praising the course design and facilities.
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Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K Set in Prime Condition
Weather looks superb for the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K as the course is described as in perfect shape. A separate note reports a small plane crash in Buchanan County last night with minor injuries.
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Passed-out drunk changes Rowan’s life in 1993 incident
In 1993 Scott Jamieson helped a man who had passed out in a gutter leading to a shift toward a more spiritual life. Neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette report on the event.
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Vilsack proposes $10 ethanol coupon to ease Iowa gas costs
Gov. Tom Vilsack unveils a plan to give Iowa drivers a $10 coupon for ethanol-blended gasoline as relief from high summer prices. The proposal, costing about $14 million, would be funded from the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy account and require General Assembly action.
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Fletcher family searches for missing father near Lake Macbride
Steve Fletcher led 50 to 60 volunteers assessing ditches and highways near Solon and Highway 1 south of town for his father Bob Fletcher missing since June 23. The 68 year old Cedar Rapids man was last seen at the Lake Macbride cabin in a blue 1990 Chevrolet Lumina with plate 823 BQW.
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Solon
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Coralville
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Cedar Rapids
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Flags Set for Fourth of July Fest on May's Island
Volunteer Seth Lane of Cedar Rapids decorates May’s Island with one of 18 flags for the Fourth of July concerts and fireworks. Freedom Fest schedule listed on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapids
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Marion man first charged under drunk boating law
William P. Cox of Marion became the first person cited under a new state drunk boating law after a Saturday incident at Sugar Bottom camp. Cox, 39, boated away from a deputy and was arrested after a blood alcohol test. The law allows field tests and imposes a yearlong boat operation suspension for refusals, with higher fines and possible jail time for repeat offenses.
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La Porte City principal fights firing over past allegations
Mike Whittlesey, former Union Community elementary principal, will seek an administrative law judge hearing to challenge his termination. A 5-2 board vote followed by a tense meeting drew more than 200 people. supporters formed a defense fund and a 500-signature petition urged keeping him.
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