Wiley’s coal milling edge earns Iowa Electric backing
Allen Wiley of Coralville developed a cost saving coal milling method for boilers. After searches for capital, IE Industries of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co stepped in with equity, inspiring other utilities to invest. The story highlights IE leadership and eastern Iowa economic development.
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Allen Wiley
Coralville
Wiley
Nebraska
Square One
Duke Power Co
North Carolina
Duke Power
Duke
Harold Rehrauer
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
University of Iowa
Rehrauer
Iowa Electric
IE Industries
Iowa
Lee Liu
Teleconnect Co
Eastman Kodak
Cedar Rapids
Amana
Liu
Landmark status for pumpkin field monument sparks controversy
The Times recounts Interior Secretary Donald Hodel designating a Maryland pumpkin field where Whitaker Chambers filmed State Department documents as a national historic monument. Critics call it a travesty, noting the Chambers Hiss affair was McCarthy era baiting and that Park Service guidance cautions 50 years before such designations.
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Time Magazine
Whitaker Chambers
State Department
Maryland
Alger Hiss
Chambers
Donald Hodel
Hodel
National Park Service
Chambers-Hiss
Commie
Joe McCarthy
Ollie North
Seeds of flight rooted in Cedar Rapids germinate in Wright history
The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, born in 1867 and 1871, pursued printing and bicycle work before turning to aviation. Influenced by Lilienthal and Langley, they studied birds to master stability, developing wing warping as a precursor to the aileron. They built gliders at their Dayton shop, advancing powered flight through self discovery. They conducted experiments without instructors, relying on reading, observation, and mechanical skill to push toward controlled flight.
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Wilbur
Orville Wright
Dayton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Otto Lilienthal
Wright Brothers
Octave Chanute
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Percy S. Pilcher
Pilcher
Lilienthal
Langley
Potomac
Orville
Wright
Wrights
Wright brothers early powered flight effort chronicled
The account traces Wilbur and Orville Wright from 1900 experiments at Kitty Hawk to 1902 glider success. It notes their wind tunnel work in Dayton, pressure measurements on 200 airfoils, improvised engines, and hand built propellers. It recalls Cedar Rapids roots of John B. Walters and hints at early aviation ambition sparked in youth.
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Wilbur
Orville
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Kill Devil Hill
Lilienthal
Dayton
Editors Told To Drop On Before Dates And Days
A reader in Ames voices pet peeves about overuse of on before days and dates. Phyllis Barber notes a clipping about the board meeting on Kent Park Lake siltation, arguing they met about the siltation not on it. The piece cites AP Stylebook guidance urging no on before a date or weekday unless needed to avoid confusion.
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Aad & Visas Gov Sime
Ames
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Phyllis Barber
Marion
Kent Park Lake
Phyllis
ABC Communications
Reagan
Associated Press
Neighbor or not Nasiff case raises church concern
In a letters to the gazette, vana Baker argues about judging neighbor status in a drug trafficking case linked to Shaker Nassif. The writer asks if the drug dealer’s neighbors or victims are the true neighbor and calls for repentance and accountability.
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Shaker Nassif
Christ
Good Samaritan
Eagles Fraternal Order to Hold Iowa State Convention in Des Moines
The fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa hosts its state convention June 22 to 25 in Des Moines. The group reports raising over 30,000 dollars for Amanda Panda and supporting Camp A Panda and related charity efforts across Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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Fraterna Order of Eagles
Des Moines
Eagles
Iowa Eagles
Amanda Panda
Eagles of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Hospice Foundation
Ronald McDonald House
Iown City
Witwer Center
Aerie
Towa
Phone service outage forces use of public booth during storm
A May 5 to May 6 service disruption left a caller without telephone access until Northwestern Bell promised repair by Monday. The delay compelled emergency calls from a public booth as the hospital staff faced potential disaster workload needs. The speaker questions if Bell workers would accept hospital care with no repair commitment.
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Northwestern Bell
Circus tribute marks first West Union appearance
The El Kahir Shrine Circus visited West Union for the first time on May 17. Attendance reached 2,456 for the 5 p.m. show and 1,432 for the 8 p.m. performance. The tribute honored Bob "Dimples" Swale, a West Union native, who attended in spirit.
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el Kahir Shrine
West Union
Bob
Dimples
Swale
Green Square Meals credits Cedar Rapids officials and parks leaders
The writers thank volunteers but point out that Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen and the city provided an excellent facility. They also credit Parks Commissioner David W. Kramer and Parks Director David Holstad for crucial support enabling the meal program run by Green Square Meals Inc.
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Floyd Bergen
Cedar Rapids
David W. Kramer
David Holstad
Pet Overpopulation Ad Promotes Spay Neuter
A community notice from Linn County Humane Society and Linn County Veterinarian Association urges pet owners to spay or neuter pets. The sign on First Avenue highlights the growing overpopulation issue and a call to action for responsible pet ownership.
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First Avenue
Linn County Humane Society
Linn County Veterinarian Association
Local Reader Letters on Accuracy and Corrections
Readers evaluate information accuracy and offer corrections. The column maintains equal access for any opinions and clarifications, emphasizing fairness in publication.
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Prevaent Ana Publier
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Kurtson
Hve, Namter
Ational Pages
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Linn County Republican
John
Mary
Gazette
Vana Baker
Bayberry
Green Square Meals
Louis Barr, Bill Charters
Green Square Meals Inc
Green Square Park
Animal Surplus
E. Stewart
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