Hayden Fry and the Press Pack a Thanksgiving Reflection
The piece surveys coach Hayden Fry’s high profile with media and fans, noting the intensive press coverage, ethical pressures, and salesmanship required of modern coaches. It reflects on the balance between public persona and private life as Fry nears a nine year Iowa tenure.
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Iowa
Hayden Fry
Ohio State
Earle Bruce
Fry
Iowa State
the Gazette
University — Iowa
Cedar Rapids offers free downtown parking on three Saturdays
Cedar Rapids Traffic Engineering Department launches a December program offering free on street parking on December 5 12 and 19. Meters will not be enforced on these dates as officials promote holiday service and downtown shopping.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa claims child support system fixed as mothers wait
Iowa officials say the centralized Collection Service Center now runs smoothly for child support payments. Mothers report ongoing delays, threats of utility shutoffs, and missed rents as glitches persist, despite state promises and new hotline improvements.
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Nancy Stevens
Lazette County
Iowa
Four Acres of Christmas Lights Shine Near Vinton
The Kersten family of Route 1 Vinton decorate four acres with 18 500 lights and 48 handmade displays. They plan to turn on the display from 5 to 9 30 p m weekdays and 5 to 10 p m weekends through Dec 27, with extended hours last year. The setup costs include about $1 000 in electricity and 2 000 new lights added this year. Nearby displays by Dwight Sanders and others join the town festive effort with a courthouse display and extended shopping hours downtown.
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Vinton
Larry
Carolyn Kersten
Route 1
Dwight
Bonnie Sanders
Verle
Verle Sanders
Jason
Sanders
Benton County
Task force weighs ending CedAir Fair in 1988
A Chamber of Commerce task force will urge the executive committee to drop CedAir Fair in 1988. Chamber President Larry Waller said the recommendation comes after CedAir Fair and Expo 87 drew about 25 500 attendees on Sept 12 13 at the Cedar Rapids Airport, with a $250 000 budget and a prior loss.
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Gazette City Hall
CedAir Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Larry Waller
The
Gazette
Waller
Cedar Rapids Aiport
Rockwell’s
Avionics Group
Rockwell
Airport Commission
Probation Revoked for Marshalltown Man John Knox Jr
A Marshall County judge revoked the probation of John Knox Jr who had faced murder charges in the Elise Gillam death before prosecutors dropped them Knox will remain jailed for 104 days ending March 7 1988 for violating probation terms from an indecent exposure at the Swift meatpacking plant in MarshalltownAuthorities had sought to keep him jailed pending possible refiling of murder charges
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Marshall County
John Knox Jr
Knox
Elise Gillam
Sandra Holein
Swift Meatpacking
State Attorney General’s Office
Gillam
Cedar Rapids Gazette Established 1883
The Cedar Rapids Gazette began publication in 1883 by The Gazette Company. It is published daily and Sunday at 50 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with postal and subscription details for carrier and mail editions.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Big black predator haunting Independence pets
Independence police seek tips after a large black animal killed small animals in the northeast and southeast areas. Police Chief Dan Schremser requests information from residents while Councilman Larry Kane notes more dogs loose and damage to rabbit cages. The attacker may be a Labrador or mastiff mix, but scratch marks are inconclusive.
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Dan Schremser
Independence City Council
Schremser
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