Traveling dog handler roams nation in a converted bus
John Roberts of St. Louis trains and shows 14 show dogs across the country in a purpose built bus. He and groomer Vickie Halfrich visit Cedar Rapids for a weekend all breed and obedience show at Five Seasons Center while showcasing the multi million dollar dog show circuit.
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John Roberts
Roberts
St. Louis
Vickie Halfrich
Center Point
Virgil Gilbreaith
Cedar Rapids Kennel Association
Five Seasons Center
Gilbreaith
New York
Madison Square Garden
Astrodome
Houston
Hawkeye Kennel Club of
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Cedar Valley Amateurs to Host Field Day Exercise
The Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club plans the annual Field Day next weekend with an emergency station build starting 4 p.m. Friday. From 1 p.m. Saturday for 24 hours operators will exchange contacts to test emergency communication during outages. Spectators may view the Izaak Walton League site on 42nd Street NE half a mile west of Edgewood Road. Local hams have historically ranked high in national Field Day results.
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Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club
Izaak Walton League
Edgewood Road
42Nd Street
Culver Warns US Needs More Than Glamorous Weapons
Senator John Culver told Iowa Amvets the nation must defend itself with a strong economy and ready troops, not rely on flashy new weapons. He warned against excessive military spending on exotic systems while warning of readiness gaps and high unemployment among service members.
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United States
John Culver
Iowa Amvets
Amvets
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa Democrat
Congress
Amvets and Auxiliary
Defense Department
Culver
U.S
Norfolk
Cedar Rapids seeks state urban revitalization funds renewal
Cedar Rapids plans to renew its bid for up to 5 million dollars from the Iowa Housing Finance Authority financed by seven million dollars in bonds. The authority already awarded Des Moines 5 million and Sioux City 2 million, while Cedar Rapids and other cities await action. Officials say rapid decisions pressured by legislators spurred a reconsideration of Des Moines' allocation. The June or July meeting in Des Moines could shape Cedar Rapids gains as planners push for Oak Hill revitalization.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
The
Iowa Housing Finance Authority
Sioux City
Oak Hill
Don Salyer
Salver
Carl Landino
Chicago
Housing Authority
Salyer
Gazette
Rail service seen improving though air travel remains problem
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 1 plans target United Air Lines and Ozark meetings as Chamber aviation task force seeks better air service. Officials warn air cuts hurt economy while rail offer from Kansas City Southern to take over Rock Island lines is reviewed. A 60 day delay pushes metropolitan rail study as IDOT notes state benefits of a competitive rail market.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion
Cedar Rapids
Air Service
Hattery
Chamber
Board of
United
Ozark
Aviation Task Force
Iowa Department of Transportation
Washington
Federal Railroad Administration
Kansas City Southern
Rock Island
Iowa
Regional Planning Commission
Milwaukee
IDOT
Davenport
Mason City
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Ward John Roberts
Virgil Gilreaith
Ham Field
AFL Switchmen's Union
C.R
Opment
Louis Smith
Robert Kazimour
Kazimour
Chamber of Commerce
Darrel
7Th Ave
Marion
Charles J. Clarke
Ili
Clarke Investment
Clarke
Sheraton Inn
Lind
East College
Osco Drug
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