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Farmstead Foods Plant Sale Approved for 400000
A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the dormant Farmstead Foods plant to Benlyn Inc of Cedar Rapids for 400000 on Tuesday. The deal could still face questions or delays as details unfold on page 1B.
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Genesis review high tech Iowa show at Cyclone Stadium
Gazette reviewer Dee Ann Rexroat praises last night’s Genesis concert in Ames saying the music was greatly enhanced by modern technology. It was billed as the most high tech show Iowa has ever seen.
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Transit chief lauds Richland native in Neighbors feature
Cedar Rapids Transit Director Bill Hoekstra grew up in Richland, Keokuk County, and developed his business sense as a youth. The anecdote appears in Neighbors magazine highlighting his early start and local roots.
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Perot books ride wave as best sellers bloom
Ross Perot backed job plans boost writers on the best seller list. Three Perot titles appear this week on the New York Times list: Boss Perot In His Own Words by Tony Chiu and Todd Mason, Perot An Unauthorized Biography, and Ken Folletts On Wings of Eagles recounting the Iran rescue.
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE College Student Gaffe
A light quip defines a college student as someone who knows a lot about anything he does not have to study. The joke plays on the stereotype of confident, unstudied knowledge among campus crowds.
Tracking polar bears with collars to study change
A researcher tracks polar bears, moving beyond easy study as he uses a helicopter and radio collars to monitor these animals and their rising human contacts. Health and Science in Thursday's Gazette.
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Murdock Leads Cedar Rapids Primary for Mayor
Wayne Murdock, a 40 year Cedar Rapids official, captured 53.8 percent with 6,907 votes to defeat Larry Serbousek who drew 2,993. Serbousek vows change and runs as an outsider in the July 21 ballot while Murdock cites council performance as support.
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Tax plan eyes sales tax rise and cuts to ease budget
Des Moines negotiators aim to finalize a tentative fiscal 1993 pact raising the sales tax to 5 percent and trimming about 5 percent across spending. The deal includes pay raises for state workers, exempted major budgets, and caps on property tax increases for two years amid partisan caucus alignments.
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Horn Poised to Secure Senate Majority Leader Post
The Des Moines 29 Democrats caucus to choose a new majority leader as Bill Hutchins plans to resign. Wally Horn leads, with Michael Gronstal of Council Bluffs seen as likely to step aside. If elected, Horn aims for continuity and stability during the transition.
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Israel election reshapes power with Rabin leading coalition
In early returns from Jerusalem, Labor defeats Likud with 47 seats to 33 and Meretz at 13, signaling a center left government likely to curb settlements and push Palestinian autonomy within months. Shamir concedes only privately as exit polls indicate Likud loss.
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Rail strike averted as negotiations continue nationwide
A potential national rail strike against Amtrak and freight lines was averted briefly as unions postponed for 48 hours. If it occurs, Iowa facilities in Oelwein and Burlington would close and many industries face disruption. Presidents Bush called Congress to stop a shutdown while AP notes cost projections and regional impacts.
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