City eyes First Avenue computer signals for big traffic gains
A planned computerized traffic signal system on First Avenue could cut delays by 10 seconds per intersection, saving motorists millions in fuel costs and reducing emissions. The project, funded 50 50 by state and local bonds, would expand from current Monotrol controls to 16 timing programs and three modes with traffic responsive operation.
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Mel Meyer
Collins Road
Williams Boulevard
16Th Avenue
Meyer
Williams Boule
Traffic Engineering Department
First Street
Safe lightning protection and home safety tips
The text outlines how lightning causes damage and fires, explains why taller objects attract strikes, and suggests protective methods such as conducting lightning to the ground via flexible conductors on nearby trees, notes risks of side flashes, and gives storm safety guidance inside rooms away from fireplaces, then adds a 1960 Khrushchev date related to Cuba for context.
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United States
Antique Car Show at Thomas Park Next Sunday
The Cedar Rapids regional chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America hosts an antique and classic car show at Thomas Park in Marion next Sunday. The event includes a flea market with stalls at six dollars and a five dollar vehicle entrance fee.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Antique Automobile Club of America
Thomas Park
Marion
Cedar Rapids News Highlights and Local Features
A Cedar Rapids rundown covers air quality charts on page 4A, new disco records at the library, June weather trend notes on page 5A, pestici des handling tips, Soap Box Derby updates on page 6A, and Blue Kazoo’s perspective. Community events include playground circus dogs on page 13A and summer drama for elementary students on page 14A. Officers elected by a local group on page 15A and radar deployments announced, plus laundromat pastime notes and a camera eye glimpse on page 16A.
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Cedar Rapids
Mexican Artwork Exhibition at LACMA Dates Set
An exhibition of nearly 200 artworks on loan from the National Museums of Mexico will be shown at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from August 8 to September 24.
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Los Angeles
National Museums of Mexico
Los Angeles County Museum
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