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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2011
Page
1
Vanessa Miller profiles 77 year old Marion resident Richard Crawford who still buys Iowa Lottery tickets despite high gas prices and a sluggish economy. Crawford says he plays out of habit and hope, buying a few tickets weekly and imagining the possibilities.
Linn County reports lower air quality readings in 2010, with officials noting unseen fine particulates may affect public health and business costs. Environmental director Hodina reviews the county monitoring results for potential health implications.
On June 17 Crawford won $30,000 after cashing a Hot Lotto ticket at Woody's One Stop in Springville. Iowa Lottery officials note that big prizes still attract players despite the weak economy.
Lottery sales figures through May 31 show Iowa statewide totals of 2011 at 249.1 million and 2010 at 234.6 million. Linn County reports 2011 sales of 19.1 million and 2010 at 18 million, while Johnson County records 2011 sales of 6.9 million and 2010 at 6.5 million.
Betty Ford, who publicly broke social taboos and championed abortion rights, died at age 93. The former first lady spoke candidly on 60 Minutes about marijuana with her children and premarital living, and she supported women’s drafts as well as other bold stances.
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