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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1997

Page

5

Manure Spill Hits Clear Creek Tributary and Fish

Manure contamination sent water black as firefighters pumped 50 000 gallons Sunday to push waste toward a temporary dam three miles below the spill at an unnamed tributary entering Clear Creek. Farmers herded cattle away from the polluted stream while veterinarians warned of disease risk. fish of minnows crawdads darters suckers and chubs perished along a three mile stretch.

Clear Creek Sleeper Mount Vernon Lisbon Mechanicsville Stipe

Woman freed from duct after hours trapped under trailer

Regina Draheim became wedged upside down in a plastic duct beneath a mobile home for about a day. TCI installer Ash Hines heard her cries, called for help, and helped ensure she was rescued by fire crews. Draheim’s injuries were minor, with bruises, a sore back, and seven pounds lost.

Draheim TCI Ash Hines Hines Hiawatha Mark Powers Powers Regina Draheim St. Luke’s

Castro declares Cuba's elections most democratic

In Havana crowds cheered as Fidel Castro voted and praised Cuba's system. Voters formed lines from 7 a.m. to elect about 15 000 members to 169 city councils across the island amid a one party scene.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba

Ring in the Season Holiday Kickoff in Iowa City

Iowa City hosts a weekend kickoff beginning November 23 with a Make-A-Wish fundraiser tied to the animated film Annabelle's Wish. The events include a Santa brunch, library storytelling, and a tree lighting led by Santa and his wife at the Pedestrian Mall.

Iowa City Santa Make Annabelle Fox Television Network Santa Claus Sycamore Mall Jeannette Smith

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