Tragedy at Bellevue Fourth of July Parade
A buggy driven by Mardell Steines was dragged by startled horses for six blocks injuring 24 spectators and killing Janet Steines 60. Police said a bridled horse lost its bridle causing the rampage as the buggy struck a combine and a road sign. Janet Steines died at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
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Ken Walsh
Walsh
Janet Steines
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Steines
Jenny Steines
Bellevue
Springville
Rising waters threaten business near Coralville Lake
Kris Kay owner of Robbers Grill and scales Pointe Campground near Iowa City warns higher lake water will hit revenues for a short summer season. Rain submerged tent camping and closed 91 site at Scales Pointe, costing thousands. If water reaches 708 feet, a low road section to the lake could be affected.
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Gregg Hennigan
Lazette
Iowa City
Coralville
Kris Kay
Robbers Grill
Scales Pointe
North Liberty
Kay
City Surplus Property Sells Two Golf-Front Lots
Cedar Rapids real estate coordinator Carol Morgan notes slow sales due to economy and market realities. City finally sells two residential lots on 20th Street NW backing Ellis Golf Course to Morris Wood Enterprises for 25 000 each. Morris plans 1600 square foot three bedroom houses costing around 180 000, with water and sewer upgrades.
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Liz Martin
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Edar Rapids
20Th Street
Ellis Golf Course
Carol Morgan
Morgan
John Morris
Morris Wood Enterprises
Morris
World Cup studies productivity amid global viewing
The 2006 World Cup cuts productivity as workers seek to watch games. German economies lose about 8 billion dollars, Britain 1.5 to 2.3 billion, with 26 billion viewers worldwide. U.S. matches run during work hours, influencing idle time and schedules.
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Berlin
Brazil
Europe
Britain
United States
South Africa
America
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Coralville Lake
Kris Kay Bobber’s Grill
Y Sonic
Hasette
Togo
By Rick Smith
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Disposition Coordinator
Williams Blvd
DOT
16Th Avenue SW
Associated Press
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