Cedar Rapids man convicted in 1989 Econo Foods robbery
James Evans of Cedar Rapids was convicted Wednesday in Linn County District Court of second degree robbery for the 1989 theft from two Econo Foods employees. Jurors found him guilty. earlier counts included first degree robbery tied to the same holdup at 2300 Edgewood Road SW. Details on page 4A.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Jobless Benefits Set to Rise July First
Iowa officials announce a boost in unemployment benefits starting July 1. The maximum weekly payment will be 186 dollars for workers with no dependents rising to 228 dollars for those with four or more dependents, up from 181 to 222 dollars.
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McCartney concert to use wristband lottery in Iowa
Paul McCartney fans avoid long lines with a wristband lottery for the July 18 Ames Cyclone Stadium show. Wristbands distributed Friday at TicketMaster outlets in Cedar Rapids grant equal odds for front row seats to all entrants. Details on page 2A.
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Ames
Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
All Iowa Fair Today's Attractions Highlight
The program lists Special Day events at the fair including Day Care demonstrations by Le Gavense and Gus the Bus Dog, Old Creamery Theatre acts, Shriners Calliope, and Officer Friendly. Notable showcases feature Magician Mark Pittman Balloon Magic Nick Saunders and a One-Man Side Show by Mark Sparks along with rides and a Trackless Train.
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Big Beh
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE Fly ball a dance for bugs
A light hearted gag describes a fly ball as a dance for bugs, turning a baseball moment into playful whimsy with a humorous twist.
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PMX to Add Stainless Steel at Cedar Rapids Mini Mill
PMX Industries plans a brass and copper mini mill in southwest Cedar Rapids converting the former Harnischfeger plant. The project, $125 million, aims for 1992 completion and about 700 jobs with stainless steel and brass products. Local suppliers and stamping plants may relocate nearby. daily scrap stainless steel processing will feed brass slabs.
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Cedar Rapids
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Eastern Iowa Construction Alliance
PMX Industries
Gordon Young
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Storms strike terror again in northeastern Iowa
Storms returned to eastern Clayton County ripping a house roof in a tornado that tossed a corn dryer and flattened a machine shed near Garnaville. No injuries reported as families were away on vacation. residents recall the terror of the frightful night.
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Eldorado
Iowa
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Clayton
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Val Swinton
Reed Sandberg Gazette
Clayton County
Garnaville
Mississippi River
Harold Brase
Brases
Bernell
Cedar Rapids McDonalds ends free senior coffee program
Senior citizens lose free coffee at five Cedar Rapids restaurants and one Marion store after owner Jerry Mrozinski and area supervisor Darrel Nye cite costs. Patrons may react with complaints while the chain studies sales impact. NYE says no intent to turn away seniors.
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Marion
McDonald's
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Nye
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Albert Lea workers bid to buy idle Farmstead plant
A group of former Farmstead Foods employees in Albert Lea Minnesota filed a 6.8 million bid to buy the idle plant out of bankruptcy and resume operations by July end. They aim to raise 5.4 million via employee stock sales with city support and seek 8.9 million in long term debt plus 14 million in working capital. If approved, start-up employment could reach 500 to 600 with full employment at about 1,100 within a year.
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Farmstead Foods
Albert Lea, Minn
Packinghouse
Lant
Louis Gueltzow
Albert Lea
Gueltzow
Barnes
Embattled D C mayor Marion Barry will not seek reelection
Washington mayor Marion Barry, facing 14 federal counts including drug possession and perjury, announced he will not seek a fourth term. He cited personal healing and faith, while trials and plea considerations loom as jurors are being seated.
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