RAGBRAI brings crowds and profits to Cedar Rapids
RAGBRAI visitors flood Cedar Rapids with about 10 000 riders sparked business gains as Scotty's Convenience Center says six times normal sales and 750 motor homes camped nearby. Bars and eateries report strong turnover as 340 lasagna dinners were served at Noelridge Park Christian Church and law enforcement called Friday's events near perfect.
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RAGBRAI Stops Bring Hog Roast and Hills Challenge
Bikers on RAGBRAI past Hills and Riverside savor seven hogs roasting and turkey sandwiches as Gary Eden of Hills promotes local food. Riders like Sheila Pflanz describe heat and hills while Bruce Northrop travels from Cedar Rapids to Washington enjoying town square entertainment.
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Riverside
Sheila Pflanz
Clive
Bruce Northrop
Nashville, Tenn
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Town Square
Golay
Fred Stark
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Washington Lions Club
Farm bill debate shapes cargo preference and subsidies
Senators Harkin and Grassley spar over cargo preference amid the broad farm bill debate. The measure seeks to shift costs to the Transportation Department while expanding unsubsidized planting and water quality initiatives. The package aims to limit subsidies, with a conference committee to iron out differences after a potential White House summit.
House and Senate vote sanctions against Iraq
Congress ordered trade sanctions on Iraq with Iraq labeled a mad dog and butcher. The Senate approved 83-12 cutting credit guarantees and banning dual use tech. the House approved a $500 million credits cut for Iraqi purchases of American farm products amid Bush administration opposition.
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Los Angeles Times
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D-N.y
Bush
U.S
Ex CIA agent says Contra planes used fuzz busters to detect radar
Former CIA operative Felix Rodriguez testified in a federal damage case that Contra planes relied on basic fuzz buster devices to detect radar due to poor equipment. He recalled gear flaws and maintenance troubles that contributed to an off course crash in Costa Rica.
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Miami
Central America
Felix Rodriguez
William Sawyer
Eugene Hasenfus
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Rodriguez
Trucker Killed in Burlington Freight Train Obstacle
A 31 year old Lincoln Nebraska man was crushed to death by a westbound coal train in a wooded ravine on the west edge of Burlington. Police said the man walked onto the tracks as the train horn blew but did not move. An autopsy in Des Moines County will determine possible substance use. He is described as a transient.
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Yeutter
Burlington
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Neb
Vern Eilers
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Northern
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