Iowa Farmers Face Delayed Planting and Early Frost Risks
Farmers delaying corn and soybean planting into June due to ill timed spring rains and persistent snow. Historical comparisons to 1973 and 1974 show harvests varied with 1973 yielding strong crops after late frost while 1974 suffered disaster. Experts urge rapid harvest to avoid lodging and losses, noting two week schedule slips but progress in recent days. Cedar Rapids area reports stalk rot risk. state climatologists say September snow was not a record event.
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Hall
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
John
Creswell
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa and Illinois police probe Cedar Rapids linked rapist case
Assistant Police Chief James Barnes says two detectives searched Illinois for a suspect amid reports connecting Cedar Rapids 1977 78 rapes to a traveling salesman case. Davenport police cite three warrants for Bellman on 1980 and 1981 assaults while Iowa and Illinois agencies weigh continuing crimes prosecutions.
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Cedar Rapids
James Barnes
Illinois
Barnes
Iowa City
Harvey Miller
Bellman
Miller
Davenport
Charles Borgstadt
Linn County
Eugene Kopecky
Peoria
Ill
New Reduced-Rate Mortgage Program Details Outlined
The plan offers three options 9 percent for three years 10 percent for four years and 11 percent for five years all below current market rates. After the initial period rates adjust annually to the market index with a 1 percent ceiling.
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Lodge
Vinton board meets on smoking charge
The Vinton School Board held a closed session to consider disciplinary action against two high school students for smoking at Washington High School. Superintendent Hidlebaugh cited federal privacy laws and would not disclose details or actions. Under policy, a second offense can lead to expulsion after committee review.
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Vinton
Washington High School
Everett Hidlebaugh
Mideast Urges More U S Troops as Lebanon Crisis Grows
A White House briefing notes the possibility of adding 1200 Marines from the United States and other allied nations to the Lebanon security effort. France and Italy already deploy 1600 and 1000 troops respectively while Gemayel hints more nations may join.
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U.S
France
Italy
Gemayel
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Yitzhak Hofi
Israel
Mossad
Sabra
Chaula
Agranat Commission
Golda Meir
Hassan
Morocco
Maan
Arab League Tion
Reagan
Middle East
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Iown
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Regulatory Agency For Savings and Loans
Vinton Board
Marion
7Th Ave
Ski & Recreation
Mideast
Challis
Goodman
Louisiana
Mason City
Pelia
Cass County
Nutrition World
England
Natra-Bio
Cambridge
Borlind
Germany
Rachel Perry
Japan
Mill Creek
American Health
Nutrition
Cworld
Rich Life
Mighty Mouse
Westdale Mall
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