Salute to Cedar Rapids Golf Legends Roy Skogman and John Vavra
Cedar Rapids honors two notable locals Roy Skogman a 78 year old home builder who died October 28 after a cancer battle and John Vavra who died October 8 at 95. Skogman built much of the area housing and was a devoted family man while Vavra starred in Cedar Rapids golf earning repeated City Amateur titles and facing legends like Gene Sarazen and John Jacobs. Both figures are remembered as among the citys greatest golfers and respected businessmen.
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Bush campaigns for son in key Iowa push
Former President George Bush rallied about 250 Republicans in Des Moines urging last minute get out the vote for George W. Bush. He said Iowa is in play and stressed grass roots effort to swing the state, noting Gore's campaign stops and Bush’s own Davenport rally as pivotal.
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Gore Detectors rally in Cedar Rapids supporting Bush
A Cedar Rapids rally by the Gore Detectors favored George W. Bush, drawing about 50 locals with Montana Governor Racicot moderating. Elizabeth Dole urged women to back Bush citing Gore’s issues and Medicare, while Alan Simpson mocked Gore’s gulf war vote. Heather Rutgers, a Bush supporter, attended with her two daughters, saying she admires Dole. Simpson closed with a call of victory.
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Gazette Boosts Agriculture With Soybean Ink Initiative
The Gazette promotes farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at the nearest recycling location.
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Gazette Communications Inc. publication and subscription details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and Iowa City Gazette editions publish from Third Avenue with mail and motor route rates listed. Subscriptions include weekly and 52 week options with separate rates for other states. AP news content is reserved for republication. Postmaster address changes and contact numbers are provided.
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