Ames the bid for the Democratic nomina tion and Kennedy question
At a political event in Ames the Democratic hopefuls discussed Kennedy and leadership. Dole attacked Kennedy on multiple issues including Panama and a balanced budget amendment. Connally urged choosing a president who understands the private sector and criticized energy policy and advisers like Jane Fonda and Ralph Nader. Grassley and Stoner promoted their Senate bids amid a crowd of over 3,000 with booths and placards. Reagan supporters were present though Reagan was absent.
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Dole
Kennedy
Panama Canal
Connally
OPEC
Jane Fondas
Ralph Naders
Con
Charles Grassley
Tom Stoner
U.S
Senate
Foreigner electrifies Cedar Rapids crowd at Five Seasons Center
A capacity 9,000 crowd attended Foreigner in Cedar Rapids for a high energy show. The band showcased hits like Feels Like the First Time and Cold as Ice along with visual effects including smoke, light, an elevator entrance, and mirrored backdrops. Despite solid performances from Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, some songs shared a similar sound.
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Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
Foreigner
Double Vision
Lou Gramm
Gramm
Six Iowans die in weekend traffic toll
Iowa losses included six dead in weekend accidents and one more fatality in Wisconsin. Incidents span Cresco head on crash killing Gary Rice 33, his wife Jean 29, and George Lentz 60, with two Rice children seriously hurt. Marion woman Lena Stephenson 79 dies after being struck. Clarinda man Michael Roy Hughes dies when his van overturns on main street. Decatur County crash claims John T. McNair 32 and injures Jack Edward Jeffreys 60. a Davenport driver, Donald Howard Ayers 54, dies after a guard rail crash near Dickeyville Wisconsin.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Cresco
Gary Rice
Chester
Jean
George Lentz
Howard County
Gary Cleveland
Lena Stephenson
Marion
Marion Boulevard
Sixth Avenue
George H. Willard
35Th St
the Gazette
Clarinda
Michael Roy Hughes
Hughes
Decatur County
John T. McNair
Leon
Jack Edward Jeffreys
Osceola
Des Moines
Iowa Highway 2
Davenport
Dickeyville
Wis
Dubuque
Donald Howard Ayers
U.S. Highway 61
Chase two jailed in Cedar Rapids area drunken driving chase
Daniel A. Davis 21 of Cedar Rapids held on 1500 bond after a early morning pursuit that crossed three counties from Cedar Rapids to Marengo. Richard T. Burnley 22, owner of the car, held on two littering counts and one owner offense. Pursuit began after deputies tried to stop a vehicle weaving near fire trucks on Sixth Street SW. Speeds reached 90 mph on highways, four roadblocks were passed, two patrol cars damaged. Four other arrests for drunken driving reported in Linn County with additional charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Daniel A. Davis
Third Ave
Linn County
Marengo
Davis
Richard T. Burnley
14Th St
Linn County Sheriff's
Sixth Street
Highway 149
Benton County
Iowa County
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Ronald Reagan
California
Dick Hogan
Gazette
Mick Jones
Dennis Elliot
al Greenwood
Rick Wills
Ian McDonald
Review
Rhonda
Rochester, Minn
Timothy
Cresco Hospital
Lentz
Poli
Chase
Michael C. Jacoby
Lisbon
Lisbon Road
Gary E. Vanter
Alpine Road
Robins
Southeast Side
Eighth Avenue West
Gary L. Holst
32Nd St
Willman
Second Avenue
Hiawatha
Dave Schulte
U.S.A
Stan Reinis
Randall A. Nazette
Armstrong
Dreamspun
Trustmark
Smulekoff
1St Street
3Rd Avenue
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