Decorah draws near for Belgian horse team cross country
Almost 300 fans braved the weather in Decorah to see a team of six Belgian horses being driven across the country. Details on page 1B.
13 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1993
Page
1
Almost 300 fans braved the weather in Decorah to see a team of six Belgian horses being driven across the country. Details on page 1B.
Attorney General Bonnie Campbell criticized Gov. Terry Branstad for slow federal flood aid distribution. Branstad urged federal officials to start planning for next spring’s imminent flooding. Details on page 4B.
A church in Conesville faced a basement collapse during the Flood of 93 yet parishioners continued worship. Details on page 8A.
The Mount Vernon Mustangs defeated the Iowa Falls Cadets 6-0 at the UNI Dome in a 2A playoff semifinal. The win advances Mount Vernon to the state finals with details on page 1D.
A study by two ISU economists says only the most efficient swine producers will stay afloat in the competitive 66 billion dollar industry. Details on page 1E.
A lighthearted take notes that no one has ever been accused of being over-qualified for the presidency, turning a jab at the job into a humorous quip.
Amana Refrigeration employees Kelly Nugent and Chris Barnard express opposing takes on NAFTA. Nugent fears wage and benefit cuts, while Barnard calls the agreement a huge opportunity for U.S. products. The debate mirrors broader American division.
Retired Cedar Rapids police captain Louis Stepanek, living in Colorado, is cleared of accusations he abused his mentally disabled son Bernie. A Colorado judge orders Bernie returned home to Cedaredge, and Stepanek calls the ruling a vindication while criticizing the prior investigation methods used by the state DSS.
Los Angeles County coroner toxicology reports on River Phoenix show death by acute multiple drug intoxication with lethal levels of cocaine and morphine. Authorities concluded no foul play after investigating the Viper Room death on the Sunset Strip and noted ingestion or inhalation rather than injection.
About 30 state employees picketed outside the Iowa Medial and Classification Center in Oakdale protesting an off-duty behavior code. They cite two disciplinary cases including a drunken driving judgment deferral and a 15 day suspension for public intoxication. Local AFSCME leaders urge privacy in private lives while state corrections officials defend professionalism.
Federal investigators told a Senate subcommittee that health care providers have billed Medicare for millions in unallowable costs including booze travel and marketing. They cited vague guidelines preventing prosecutions and said at most funds are returned.
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