Baseball scores roundup with scattered game results
American League action shows Twins tied with Tigers and Indians over Athletics 4 2. Sox routed Angels 6 to 8 while Jays exploded to 15 over White Sox 7. Mariners and Brewers posted varied results. National League notes Giants beat Expos 6 2 Marlins down Rockies 3 1 Cardinals over Braves 4 6 Reds 4 Pirates 2. Cubs 6 Reds 4 and Astros 4 Pirates 2 also listed with late games at Padres and Dodgers.
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Cedar Rapids official fears loss of job over politics
Maggie Jensen Cedar Rapids City Council executive assistant worries political factors could prevent her from securing the post intended to replace her. Details on page 1B.
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C.R
Maggie Jensen
Cedar Rapids
Farmers stubbornly cling to floodland near Belle Plaine
On June 19 a rampaging creek washed out the wooden bridge at Ben and Libbie Stok's farm near Belle Plaine. The couple ages 75 and 74 refuse to leave, climbing a steep bank and walking along railroad tracks to stay on their land.
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Belle Plaine
Ben
Libbie Stok
Libbie
Easy access to handguns for students in schools
A poll released Monday finds more than half of students from sixth through twelfth grade believe they could obtain a handgun if they wanted one. The study cites an emerging gun culture among school age youths and notes further details on page 3A.
Grace's Running Gag Prepares for the Check
A light humor item notes Grace’s knack for slipping to the restroom just before the bill arrives. The quip centers on timely exits and a playful take on dining routines.
Roberts duo blend painting and whistles in Gazette feature
Iowa City artists Mike and Connie Roberts pair portraits with whistling performances. He creates oil paintings while she provides the rhythmic whistles, drawing attention from neighbors in the Wednesday Gazette.
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Iowa City
Mike
Connie Roberts
Iowa corn and soybean crops in dire damage from floods
Iowa officials report a sharp drop in crop health with 26 percent of corn and 32 percent of soybeans in poor or very poor condition. Torrential rains have left over 3 million acres of corn and 2.5 million of soybeans unlikely to produce normal yields.
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Marlene Lucas
Rural Affairs
Iowa
Dale Cochran
Cochran
Larry Murley
Winthrop
Buchanan County
Murley
Greed slows return of Des Moines water supply
Des Moines officials said a late restart of the water mains slowed by greed from some users. About 250000 central Iowans faced a delay as crews aimed to fill 810 miles of pipes with 45 million gallons by Tuesday. Five dozen businesses were shut off for tapping in early, with penalties and water cuts to deter misuse.
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ES Moines
McMullen
Coralville Lake level sets record flooding
Coralville Lake reaches a new water record as floods swamp the area. Cedar Rapids volunteers contribute to a massive sandbagging effort estimated at over one billion in impact. Homeowners warned about scams tied to flood cleanup as rainfall slows farmland sales. The House panel considers flood aid while local businesses plan further assistance. Photos show flood response around the region.
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Coralville Lake
Cedar Rapids
Clinton unveils gays in military compromise
President Clinton pitches an honorable compromise allowing homosexuals to serve under strict conduct rules. The plan, criticized by gay groups, keeps the ban in law via a don’t ask don’t tell framework and faces immediate legal and congressional challenges ahead of an Oct. 1 effective date.
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Purina to Buy National Oats Operations in Cedar Rapids
Ralston Purina Co of St. Louis announced a letter of intent to purchase National Oats processing packaging and cereal operations from Curtice Burns Co of Rochester New York. The deal includes the Cedar Rapids plant and affects 250 Cedar Rapids workers plus 50 at Illinois and Nebraska sites. The sale excludes National Oats popcorn brands and Dura-Baker sideline. Close date targeted Sept 1 pending definitive agreement and board approvals. Pro-Fac Cooperative owns assets. Curtice Burns owns processes.
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Cedar Rapids
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St. Louis
National Oats
H Ave
Curtice Burns Co
Rochester
N.Y
Curtice Burns
Illinois
Nebraska
J. William Petty
Dura-Baker
Texas
Ralston Purina
Pro-Fac Cooperative Inc
Pro-Fac Cooperative
Purina
Continental Baking Co
Wonder Bread
Hostess
Schmidt custody plea follows emotional visits to Jessica
An Iowa couple fighting for custody say they have had three emotional visits with their 2 year old daughter at the home of the Michigan couple who raised her. The Michigan Supreme Court gave the DeBoers until Aug 2 to transfer Jessica to the Schmidts.
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Iowa
Michigan
Dan Schmidt
Blairstown
Schmidt
Cara
Jan
Roberta DeBoer
Jessica
Michigan Supreme Court
DeBoers
Schmidts
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