11 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1993
Page
1
Eleven Iowa counties were declared major disaster areas by President Clinton after Gov. Branstad requested aid. The declaration includes Clayton, Jackson, Johnson, Louisa, Muscatine, Clinton, Des Moines, Dickinson, Humboldt, Scott and Wapello, with assistance for individuals, households, and local governments.
President Clinton declares a federal disaster for 11 Iowa counties opening aid programs. Eligible residents may receive rent support up to 18 months, grants for minimal repairs, needs grants up to 11900, unemployment benefits, and low interest loans for home personal property and business losses. Applicants call 1 800 462 9029 or 1 800 462 7585 for assistance seven days a week 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT.
Linn-Mar Community Schools plans a 72 735 dollar summer project to replace about 300 doorknobs with handicap accessible lever handles. Officials say the effort reflects ADA goals and the district’s commitment to accessibility despite the cost.
The Clinton administration warned it could use force to end the standoff with Iraq as U.N. inspectors failed to disable equipment at two missile testing sites outside Baghdad. Secretary Warren Christopher called the situation very serious while Iraq demanded talks on broader issues before cameras could be installed.
In Cedar County readers can glimpse Iowa's pioneer landscape by visiting Rochester Cemetery. The Monday Gazette features Health and Science coverage reflecting on prairie preservation and historical vistas.
In 1950 while recovering at St Luke's Cedar Rapids Kenneth Andersen, then a resident, learned Center Point needed a doctor. A local postmaster urged him to consider practice here. He rented a downtown building, planned a solo rural clinic, and later built his own facility, launching decades of service.
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