15 Iowa counties added to disaster list in flood response
Gov. Robert Ray declared 15 more Iowa counties disaster areas after severe storms and floods, including four in The Gazette region. He asked the SBA to extend loans to Mills and Fremont counties. Damaged towns Emerson and Hastings in Mills County faced widespread losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Ray
Iowa
Gazette
Small Business Administration
Mills
Fremont
SBA
Ray
Mills County
Benton
Johnson
Tama
Webster Counties
Fire destroys Blairsburg elevator. evacuation ordered
An early morning blaze at the Blairsburg Cooperative Elevator destroyed a wood framed building. Fire officials blamed toxic fumes carried by wind and ordered evacuation of the town’s southeast quadrant as a precaution. No injuries were reported. Loss was estimated at 500000 insured. Firefighters from four communities aided Blairsburg crews. Water pumping was disrupted and water had to be hauled in from Webster City while a nearby stream was tapped.
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Emerson
Hastings
Mills County
Amtrak
Burlington Northern
Ray
Blairsburg
Towa
Dick Williams
Webster City
Cuban jamming to have minimal effect on WHO
UPI reports the Reagan team says Radio Marti will not interfere with U.S. broadcasters including WHO in Des Moines on 1040 kHz. The plan risks Cuba jamming with minimal impact claims, while Iowa Rep. Tauke questions assurances. Defense near completion of Saddlebunch Key towers. Congress has not approved Radio Marti.
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Washington
UPI
Reagan
Radio Marti
Cuba
United States
Des Moines
Congress
Thomas Enders
U.S
Enders
Iowa
Tom Tauke
WHO
Fidel Castro
Tauke
Defense Department
Saddlebunch Key
Key West
Fla
House
Variety of summer events at Seminole Valley and beyond
A packed schedule across Cedar Rapids area features Father's Day activities at Seminole Valley Park with Czech music, farm animals, and horseshoe pitching, plus Music Under the Stars by Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at Meth-Wick Manor and Bever Park. Other events include wind music at the University of Iowa, horse shows, riverbank markets, and theater performances with multiple ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole Valley Farm
Seminole Valley Park
42Nd Street
Cedar Rapids
Meth-Wick Manor
Bever Park
Museum of Art
University of Iowa
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Fremont County
Office of Disaster Services
Samuel Butler
Linn County Fairground
Central City
The
Kiwanis of
Indian Creek Nature Center
Troy Mills
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Oxford Ball Park
Oxford Lions Club
Old Capitol Center
Iowa City
Iowa Rose Society
Iowa River
Dows Theatre
Coe
Brothers Westmoreland
Brenton Stage
Old Creamery Theater
Garrison
Abbe Creek
Mount Vernon
Smulekoffs Fine Jewelry Dept
Fine Jewelry Dept
Smulekoff
Armstrong
World
Mohawk
Bigelow
Country Weave
Royal Scot
Wanda Were
Karastan
Alden
Capitol
Coronet
Milliken
Saxony
Kirsch
Stead Textiles
Whiting
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