Nelson's Meat Market Thanksgiving Turkeys Smoked
Nelson's Meat Market in Cedar Rapids smoked 148 turkeys for pickup this year. The process begins between 4 and 4:30 a.m. as grills heat, turkeys cook for about seven hours and are ready for pickup at 11 a.m. Owner Mark Martin notes the coldest Thanksgiving in years.
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Terry McNeal
Nelson's
Mark Martin
Thegazette
Nelson’s
Cedar Rapids
Adam Wesley
Gazette
Jeff Ruzicka
Grey Thursday hits Cedar Rapids with early Black Friday deals
Shoppers flocked to discounted electronics as Tar get Sears and Walmart opened shopping at 8 p m or earlier. A long Best Buy line formed by 3 p m with customers Jake Penley and Jennifer Mathews waiting since 2 a m in cold weather. Some shoppers called the event hype while others said they shopped out of necessity. Dan Rhoades bought a 55 inch TV while noting his wife preferred a 50 inch model.
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Cedar Rapids
Target
Sears
Walmart
Joshua Penley
Penley
Jennifer Mathews
Best Buy
Dan Rhoades
Gazette addresses and subscription rates notice
The Gazette lists mailing addresses and contact numbers for Cedar Rapids Iowa subscriptions. Rates shown include carrier weekly and annual options, motor route, in-state and out-of-state delivery. Postmaster address changes and general phone numbers are provided.
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Gazette Communications, Inc
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmaker pushes 20 million for tornado safe rooms
Iowa Senator Rob Hogg proposes a one time 20 million appropriation to fund safe rooms in schools mobile home parks and other facilities. The plan would allow up to 75 percent state matching for approved projects with standards set by HSEMA. Arrival of 2014 legislative session could place tornado safety high on agenda.
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Iowa
Parkersburgs
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Parkersburg
Little Sioux
Hogg
Creston
Sioux City
National Weather Service
Dennis Harper
HSEMA
Aplington-Parkersburg
Harper
FEMA
Reed Construction
News Tips Contacts for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Phone tips for stories and photos are provided with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City numbers. Additional 1 800 line offered for nationwide tips.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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