25 May 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1991
Page
1
The Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale presents its 12th annual quilt auction in Johnson County starting at 9 30 this morning. Quilt manager Dorothy Schumann notes the region's strong quilting tradition as bidders gather for charity. Details appear on page 1B.
A group questions the legality of printing referendum information in the Parks and Recreation Commission summer schedule. The dispute concerns a sports complex referendum and the proper publication of notices. Page 1B carries further details.
American Express marks the 100th anniversary of Travelers Cheques with a sale promotion. For every sale, 2 cents goes to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, owner of Brucemore in Cedar Rapids and 16 other properties. Margaret Douglas Hall donated Brucemore to the Trust in 1981.
Suzie Friday leaps 16 feet 11 inches for Tipton Tigerettes earning crucial points as they enter a four way tie for 10th place at the state girls track championships in Des Moines. The meet wraps up today with final events.
A light quip notes that many people easily lower cholesterol simply by eating. The joke plays on the idea of dietary control through consumption and wordplay between health and appetite.
Flooded ground and standing water create prime breeding grounds for floodwater mosquitoes, says ISU entomologist Dr Ken Holscher. Eggs hatch when wet in eight to ten days, with rainfall worsening the problem. To reduce bites, avoid outdoor activity late evening and early morning, wear long sleeves, and use insect repellent.
Cedar Rapids shelter workers were flown to their jobs by city helicopter after the Cedar River flood. The shelter on Cedar Bend Lane suffered isolation with water rising to 15.25 feet on Thursday then 13.7 Friday afternoon. A boat nearly capsized carrying two staff. pilot Russell Hatch rescued them.
Gov. Branstad orders county ASCS offices to map flood damage to apply for federal aid and low interest loans for Iowa farmers. Black Hawk and Butler counties are disaster areas. A new Farmers Helping Farmers program matches volunteers with farmers needing tillage and planting assistance, via a toll free line.
Sen. Tom Harkin asks key Iowa Democrats to withhold commitments until Labor Day when he will decide on a 1992 presidential bid. The closed meeting discussed potential candidacy impact and to keep other Democrats’ campaigns active through February caucuses.
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