John Meyer Remembered Fellow Journalist and Friend
A colleague fondly recalls John R. Meyer, who died October 25 from a massive heart attack. Meyer, long associated with The Gazette and later owner of Denison and Detroit Lakes weeklies, influenced many peers with sharp reporting and road-trip camaraderie. He left a legacy of journalism and family, with his passing amid personal tragedy and retirement in California.
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Iowa
Johnny Meyer
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Detroit Lakes
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California
Mary Helen
Independence
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Fargo
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Kathy Landry
Delta Marshes
Winnipeg
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Delta
Street Closure on Second Street for Sewer Repairs
Starting at 7 a.m. today Second Street SE will be closed between Third and Fourth Avenues to allow emergency sanitary sewer repairs. Work is expected to take three to four days, per the Traffic Engineering Department.
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TV Schedule Highlights Across Networks
Morning guests include Tom Selleck and Pat Robertson on Good Morning America at 7 on ABC. Today features George Carlin Vitaly Cherkin and Jacques Pepin at 7 on NBC. Geraldo focuses on Marlon Brando Jr. murder case at 9 on KCRG-TV Channel 9.
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Pat Robertson
ABC
George Carlin
Vitaly Cherkin
Jacques Pepin
Today
NBC
Geraldo
Marlon Brando
Kcrg-Tv
Playboy of the Western World at Hancher Auditorium
Abbey Theatre of Dublin presents Playboy of the Western World at 8 p.m. in Hancher Auditorium Iowa with 22.50 and 20.50 tickets. Pre performance talk by Bill Murray and Cheryl Herr at 7 p.m. in Green Room free tickets required.
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Abbey Theatre of Dublin
Hancher
University of Iowa
Bill Murray
Cheryl Herr
U of English
Green Room
William Fry
Sylvia Read
Theatre Roundabout
Center For Faith and Life Recital Hall
Luther College
Decorah
King Chapel
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Center helps restore taste and smell at UConn
The Taste and Smell Center at University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington aids people from the US and abroad to regain chemosensory function. Patients include professionals in food, beverage, perfume, firefighting and auto repair, with issues causing weight changes and social embarrassment.
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New York Times
South America
Europe
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington
April Mott
Uconn
School of Medicine
National Institutes of Health
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Gazette subscription rates and distribution note
The notice lists weekly and annual subscription rates for Carrier and Motor Route delivery, and mail options including 4 and 52 week terms. it excludes mail in areas with Gazette carrier service and notes exclusive AP republication rights. It identifies Cedar Rapids and an address P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids.
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U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Tacit Op Reneege
Cedar Rapids . Inc
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Cedar Rapid
Postal Service tests bar codes on Christmas cards
The Postal Service will trial bar code labels on Christmas cards from about 1,900 Ohio customers in Akron Canton Kent Ravenna Wadsworth and Medina to speed delivery. Bar coded mail is sorted by automatic equipment and the program will cover about 100000 pieces this year. Privacy concerns were raised but officials say patron privacy remains protected.
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Washington, D.C
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Me Oo
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Linn County Extension Office
12Th St
Marion
Cue College
Sinclair
Los Angeles
Russell Hall
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
David Orion
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Johnson Ave. N.W
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Sea Florist
Rd. S.E
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Pierson’s Flower Shops
Ellis Blvd
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Franklin
Diet Center
Conscientious Diet Center
Geraldine Norgaard
Belle Plaine
Staat
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Edgewood Rd
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