Weather outlook Grim May Be Relief Delayed in Iowa
Iowa residents face a hot dry end to summer as state climatologist Paul Waite warns of scarce rainfall. A northwest frontal system could bring thunderstorm chances and a gradual cooling later in the week. Heat prompts livestock safety alerts and early market moves while Cedar Rapids pools draw 6,302 visitors.
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Iowa
Paul Waite
National Weather Service
Waite
Cedar Rapids
Tom Cook
Recreation Commission
Water Department
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Public Works Department
Winterset
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Robert Hall
Delaware County Extension
Keokuk
Hospital officials debate cost controls at Mercy session
Iowa hospital leaders and Rep Michael Blouin met at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids to discuss health care cost inflation. They questioned President Carter's proposed 9 percent cap on hospital increases, urging alternatives while noting potential revenue losses for University hospitals Mercy and St Luke's and warning of broader fiscal impacts.
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Eastern
Iowa
Cedar Rapids’ Mercy Hospital
Michael Blouin
Blouin
President Carter
Carter
John Colloton
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Colloton
United
Blue Cross
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Donald W. Dunn
Iowa Hospital Assn
Dunn
State Limits Pumping From Jordan Aquifer
Iowa Natural Resources Council votes to prohibit new large withdrawals from the Jordan aquifer and cap pumping by existing wells. If water levels drop 200 feet below historic levels anywhere, pumping must cease. the rule excludes minor withdrawals under 200 gallons per minute and targets major uses including irrigation and golf courses.
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Des Moines
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Jordan
Iowa
Marion
West Liberty
Mt. Vernon
Legislative Rules Committee
Lewis Gieseke
Mason City
Council
James Webb
Inmate Reports Assault by Linn County Jail Inmates
Linn County deputies filed a report Tuesday night detailing physical and sexual abuse of Bobby Mayer by fellow inmates in the county jail. Mayer, 19, said he was deprived of meals and subjected to beatings with bars of soap and other abuse from Friday through Tuesday, amid threats that discouraged reporting. Authorities said charges remain to be filed and the case will be reviewed by the county attorney once a report is received.
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Linn County
Linn
Ben Dixon
J.A. Turner
Bobby Mayer
Mayer
Orlie Workman
Linn County Atty
Eugene Kopecky
Workman
Weather roundup with brief forecast
A year ago today high reached 85 degrees with a low of 60 and no precipitation. The extended forecast calls for fair skies from Friday through Sunday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Anchorage
Atlanta
Miami
Chicago Bismarck
N. Orleans
Denver
New York
Duluth
Phoenix
Houston
Honolulu
Seattle
Washington
C.R
Bismarck
Wees
Chicago
Asikes Vine
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Gazette publication details and rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include $1.05 weekly by carrier and longer mail options varying by region. no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Bridge Grand Slam Winners at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Connie Hellenthal and Bill Dare won first place in a Howell movement at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club Tuesday. Lydia Leipold and Mrs James Smittkamp took second, while Mrs Mel Verne Smoker and Ruth Helm were third. Next game is Tuesday at 7:30 at the Woman's club for a unit game.
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Connie Hellenthal
Bill Dare
Cedar Rapids
Births in Mercy and St Luke's reports July births
Birth notices list new daughters and sons from Mercy Hospital and St Luke's on July 5 and 6, naming parents and addresses. The notices include many long lists of parents from Cedar Rapids area and surrounding towns, plus late afternoon and evening call times for emergency services.
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By Dale Kueterette
Gaz
F.d.1.c
By Anne Schrader
Jazette
California
San Diego
Oakland
Johnson
Graybill Electronics Inc
Emmons St
Hiawatha
Cnal Weather Service
Ncisco
Angeles
CPAIR
Pat
Lea
South Dakota
Lakes
New York State
Coralville Lake
Grand Slam Club
Woman's Club
Gar
Strandberg
Holly Avenue NW
Jay Miller
Twelfth Avenue
Douglas Burkle
Wilson Avenue
Richard Swenson
Seventh Avenue
Darrell Triplett
Harriet Avenue NW
St. Luke's
Thomas Petersen
Westwood Drive
Dennis Beaman
Thirtieth Street
Douglas Walker
Fourth Avenue
John Shady
Wyoming
Robert Dean
Grande Avenue
Dennis Estling
Center Point
Roger Torrey
Bowler Street
Laurie Willett
Norwich Road
Derald D. Hafner
Margot A. Lanton
Eldridge
Lester H. Ogden
Calif
Velda L. Miller
Edward A. Duling
Twila J. Berg
Steven K. Snow
Cindi A. Rudish
Brent L. Kenney
Presque Isle
Maine
Cindy L. Wilson
Central City
William W. Bruce
Shellsburg
Louise Houtzager
Dustin D. Reynolds
Atkins
Kimberly A. Struck
van Horne
Kevin K. Roob
Kathleen M. Kula
Donald M. Plotz
Walford
Janet L. McVay
James L. Fuller
Sharon R. Fuller
James E. Binger
Corrine M. Noggle
David F. Edmundson
Goldie L. Roehs
Daniel R
Thirteenth Avenue
Tenth Street
K Avenue
Fifth Street
Kencrest Drive
G Avenue
Eastview Drive
Sixteenth Street
General Electric
the Fashionaire
Slumberline
2Nd Avenue S.W
Second Ave
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