President Clinton Visits Iowa Flood Areas to Pledge Aid
President Clinton toured central Iowa flood sites on a six hour visit. He pledged at least 2.48 billion dollars in federal help to aid farmers and victims, urged residents to hang in there, and praised Iowans for their inner strength during the disaster. The president said federal assistance would reach Iowa and other flood victims.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
Clinton visits flood-stricken Des Moines area amid water crisis
President Clinton toured Des Moines as flood waters left a million residents without drinking water. He praised volunteers and the community’s spirit while donations and flood-relief efforts expanded. Forecasters warned the state remained under federal disaster status with rain likely to continue into next week.
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Des Moines
Linn 4-H FFA fair kicks off. girl vies for 21 exhibits
The Linn County 4 H and FFA Fair starts Saturday as an 11 year old Cedar Rapids girl pushes to complete as many of her 21 planned exhibits as possible. Details on page 1B.
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Linn
FFA
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Water Use Drops Only Fifteen Percent
Cedar Rapids residents faced a drought advisory and were asked to cut water use. The Deupree column reports on limited response, noting only a fifteen percent reduction. Local officials stress conservation as scarce rainfall continues.
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C.R. Spirit
Cedar Rapids
TOPS Weight-Loss Stories Highlight International Meet
Sharing losses and success stories, TOPS marks its 45th International Convention starting today in Cedar Rapids. Page 3B has details.
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C.R
TOPS
Cedar Rapids
Today’s Chuckle about working for a good cause and golf clubs
A lighthearted quip notes that many people accept work for a worthy purpose such as a new set of golf clubs, framing generosity with humor.
Patton Sculpture Set to Fly to Cedar Rapids Airport
Dennis Patton's eight-figure sculpture In Transit will be airlifted to the airport on Saturday, showcasing colorful figures swinging luggage as it lands on the Cedar Rapids lawn. The piece appears in Friday's Gazette.
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Patton
Cedar Rapids
Dennis Patton
Detour Lengthens Commute Between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
A 90 minute detour caused by floodwater closures snarled traffic on Highway 1 and nearby routes between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. I-380 and Highway 965 bridges remain closed as Coralville Lake crest predictions shift, forcing drivers to routes 1 and 30 with reports of two hour delays during rush hour.
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Johnson County
Owa City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Lynne Hanlon
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Mount Vernon
Solon
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Ely
Mehaffey
Kevin Mahoney
Iowa Department of Transportation
Coralville Lake
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Boggs
Flood risk at Iowa City campus water plant prompts contingency plans
University of Iowa officials warned floodwater could force cancelation of the summer semester if the water treatment plant cannot operate. Drinking water remained safe as authorities fortified the plant with 20 000 sandbags and prepared contingency measures while rain chances linger. Officials noted river outflow and flood conditions could affect campus operations if the plant is compromised.
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Owa
University of Iowa
U of I
Ann Rhodes
Rhodes
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Iowa
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Coralville Lake
Corps of Engineers
U of I’s
Ron Fournier
Corps’ District
Rock Island
Iowa City Water
Ed Moreno
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