Science fiction writer hosts Cedar Rapids youth workshop
Mickey Zucker Reichert will lead a 9:30 a.m. Friday workshop for 12 to 18 year olds at Beems Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library, outlining SF writing, plotting and research. She is a pediatrician and founder of the 1985 Iowa City Writers Workshop. Pre-registration is at 98-5123.
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Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Zucker Reichert
Nichols
University of Iowa
Iowa City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Workshop
Hydrants Flush in Center Point Prompt Rust in Water
Center Point residents east of Franklin Street may see rusty water today through Friday as hydrants are flushed. Officials say the water remains safe to drink but advise postponing laundry on flushing days.
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Fayette County Storm Drops Hail and Damages Crops
A storm moving southeast across Fayette County about 4 30 p m Tuesday dumped an inch of hail south of St Lucas. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department reports heavy crop damage in the St Lucas area and rain damaged a road south of Arlington.
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Fayette County
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Judge OKs Farmstead sale to Benlyn for 400000 cash
U S Bankruptcy Judge Michael Melloy approved the sale of the defunct Farmstead Foods plant in Cedar Rapids to Benlyn Inc for 400000 dollars in cash. Most objections were withdrawn or overruled. A separate 48000 dollar bid by Stickle Enterprises covers removing an old fuel tank and hazardous materials from the site.
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Gazette Courts Reporter
U.S
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Farmstead Foods
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Benlyn Inc
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Stickle Enterprises
Harris
Farmstead
Michael Dunbar
Waterloo
Benlyn
Dunbar
Cedar Rapids Meats
Wilson Foods
Wilson
Drum and bugle corps tour lights up Kingston Stadium
Cedar Rapids Nite Express leads eight drum and bugle corps in the Tournament of Drums at Kingston Stadium. More than 4,000 spectators are expected as Freedom Festival kicks off its weekend with performances by Phantom Regiment, the Troopers, Railmen, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment Cadets, Quad City Knights, and Rapid City Express. Daugherty calls the show a fusion of music and motion and emphasizes judging on marching, drumming, bugling, technique, and audience impact.
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Chattanooga
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Kingston Stadium
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Wyo
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la Crosse
Wis
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Rockford, Ill
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Knights of
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Rapid City Express
Grand Rapids
Mich
Madison
Los Angeles
Freedom Festival Button Prizes Spark Strong Sales Drive
Festival organizers promote a drawing offering prizes including airline tickets a year of movie passes monthly dinners and groceries to boost sales. About 25 000 buttons circulated with sales lagging the goal though director Lu Barron reports sales are going great.
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Lu Barron
Barron
Button sale funds festival with $10 coupons
A fundraiser encourages purchase of festival buttons priced at 38 000. Buyers wear buttons to gain free or reduced admission to events and receive $10 in coupons. Buttons are sold at HandiMarts Drug Towns Hy Vee s the Smart Cookie Gringo s and other outlets.
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Accused C R murderer to change plea
A Cedar Rapids man charged with first degree murder is to enter a new plea in Linn County District Court at 10 30 a m. Joe Love 39 previously pleaded not guilty in the April 14 death of Cecil Cunningham 53. The two argued at a mutual friend’s Washington Avenue residence. Cunningham stabbed Love but police say the gunfire followed.
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Linn County
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Lynne Brady
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Washington Avenue SE
Mesquakie casino plan on hold amid tribal discord
Minnesota firm Grand Casinos pauses work on a Mesquakie Indian Settlement casino as tribal Chairman Keith Davenport and two council members oppose involvement. Lyle Berman says harmony is needed for construction to begin. He notes Davenport’s stance and tribe finances as barriers to a deal.
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Quakies
Plymouth, Minn
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Mille Lacs
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