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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1997
Page
1
Dyersville stations such as Wieneke's Friendly Service Mart and Deutmeyer Brothers keep full service fueling alive as many outlets switch to self serve. Ramblin' notes describe this dying breed amid changing industry standards.
Martha Stewart offers practical guidance on festive outdoor lighting for holidays. The Accent 6B piece highlights selection tips, placement strategies, and safety reminders to elevate home illumination.
Cal Thomas comments present a spectrum of views on the McCaughey septuplets birth while Grandfather Ken McCaughey notes humility amid family support. Other brief items include NFL scores Lions over Bears and Oilers over Cowboys and a note on film project Walking on Water.
A Gazette recreation feature highlights Iowa skiing options for downhill, cross country and snowboarding at varied hills and trails across the state. The piece promotes accessible winter recreation suitable for different skill levels and preferences.
Jodi Jackson and her husband Anthony Jackson, with their two young children, died in a two vehicle crash in Howard County on Highway 63 near Lime Springs while en route to Waterloo for Thanksgiving. Jodi had earlier found her sister Traci Evenson murdered in June in Cedar Rapids.
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency faces a stalled landfill search but gains public attention. Liz Christiansen notes outreach and expanded Cedar Rapids Marion curbside recycling. A holiday radio spot urges recycling of gift packaging as landfills brace for 1 million extra tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year.
Recycle smart by avoiding thin bright wrapping paper and using newspaper or kraft paper instead. After unwrapping, remove tape and ribbons. opt for recycled non metallic paper and compost soy based dyes. Reuse bows, consider raffia, or wrap gifts in a cloth or towel to cut waste. Bluestem campaign in Linn County Cedar Rapids funds over 30000 dollars for public education while Dave Turn is featured in the 13A recycling page.
Cedar Rapids plans a public information meeting December 11 at First Baptist Church to discuss a Snyder & Associates traffic study of Collins Road and First Avenue. The study covers counts travel times and possible lane additions between Center Point Road and 40th Street NE with a later February meeting to review concepts.
Experts warn during the holidays scam artists call with fake charity appeals to steal funds. Elderly and lonely individuals are especially vulnerable. Donors should request written information, review financial statements, and verify via the BBB or charity HQ before giving. Do not share bank or credit data over the phone.
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