65 mph in the Midwest a tale of speed and scenery
A first person travel column contrasts driving on I 80 between Iowa and Nebraska after the 65 mph limit take effect. It notes fuel, scenery, and driver behavior while poking fun at Iowa boosters and praising Nebraska’s flat prairies and Hastings. The piece weaves travel observations with light humor about interstate life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Omaha World- Herald
Big Red
Civilization
Missouri River
Switzerland
West
Hastings
Lincoln
No Dough, No Go Schroeder Seeks 1988 Bid Financing
Rep. Patricia Schroeder in Manchester says a summer decision will determine if she can mount a pay as you go Democratic presidential run in 1988. She notes consultants will assess backing and that she may be only woman in the field, linking her timetable to campaign finance and deficit concerns. Schroeder rose after Gary Hart exited the race and previously co chaired his 1984 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N.H
Patricia Schroeder
Schroeder
Colorado
White House
Gary Hart
Cedar Rapids Welcomes Tangshan Delegation For Cultural Exchange
A six member delegation from Cedar Rapids sister city Tangshan in Hebei Province visits for a cultural and technological exchange. David Chadima interprets and escorts, his Asian Communication Associates handling translations. The group tours Rockwell Avionics Cedarapids Farmstead Foods, with Mayor Canney to honor them as honorary citizens.
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Heather Sloman
Gazette
David Chadima
Cedar Rapids
Tangshan
Hebei
Chadima
White Eagle
Chamber
Washington High School
Lejin
Taipei
Taiwan
Asian Communication Associates
U of I
Rockwell Avionics
Cedarapids Inc
Farmstead Foods
Don Canney
Bill Kramer
18Th Ave
Iowa City
Des Moines
Leave baby wild animals alone says naturalist
Naturalist Rich Patterson at the Indian Creek Nature Center urges people to do nothing when they find young wild animals. He notes many are not orphans and feeding them at home endangers their survival. injuries to hawks owls eagles or vultures go to Iowa’s University field campus for care, while nests should be left undisturbed unless a noticeable injury occurs.
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Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Patterson
Cedar Rapids
The
Townsends Town County School Board Member Faces Assault Charges
Iowa City school board member Orville H. Townsend 44 of 713 Whiting Ave appeared in Johnson County District Court on three criminal charges false imprisonment assault causing bodily injury and simple assault. Police said he bound the woman to a apartment, carried a knife, and used force to keep her there before she escaped. Townsend was released on his own recognizance.
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Iowa City
Orville H. Townsend Sr
Whiting Ave
Townsend
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids Gazette Billing and Mailing Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 provides daily and Sunday editions. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options with 4 week and annual plans. post office box 511 address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ye Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sons
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
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Mike Deupree
Midwest
Teflon
Reagan
America
Krebs Flower Shop
Visa & Mastercard Acce
18Th St
Wilson Ave
Mon
Tangshan Foreign Affairs Office
Wang Huchang
Todd McIntorf
Peter Teply
Prairie Creek
Iawa
Teply
Dick Hogan
University of Iowa
University
Lyle Muller
Jack Riha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Ellis Boulevard
Center Pt. Rd
Linden Green
Cash & Carry
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