Edwards a pioneer in TV news who stayed loyal to CBS
Douglas Edwards became the first network television anchor from 1948 to 1962 on CBS with the show Douglas Edwards With the News. He later worked briefly in radio and religion programs, staying with CBS through years of industry change and contemplating a late night return as CBS eyed new formats.
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Oklahoma
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Edward R. Murrow
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Cronkite
Dan Rather
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CBS Evening News
CBS News
Ted Turner
ABC News
Connecticut
Oak Ridge Boys and Osmond Bring Christmas Concert
The Oak Ridge Boys and Marie Osmond present Totino's Presents the Magic of Christmas at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids on December 16. Reserved seating $18.50, on sale Monday 10 a.m. at the venue and Ticketmaster. The show starts 7 p.m. and invites non-perishable food donations with a Feed the Children truck collecting from 6 p.m. in front of the arena for local pantries.
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Five Seasons Center
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Elvira
Cedar Rapids
What Cheer Country theater event and city listings
Community calendar noting What Cheer Theater at 7:30 p.m. with five dollar reserved seating and a soup supper fundraiser. plus Hunter Safety classes in Marion and multiple cultural events at Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids area venues. Includes museum free day and various performances and lectures.
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What Cheer Country
What Cheer Opera House
Eleanor Rudd
Opera House
Opera House Restoration Fund
Deadline to register to vote in Nov 6 general election
The notice announces the last day to register to vote for the November 6 general election. It explains registration is required for new registrants and for those whose registration has expired or who recently moved. Auditor offices statewide are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for registration or changes of name or address.
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Scouts to Distribute Bags for Local Food Drive
About 7 500 Scouts and leaders in the Hawkeye Area Council will place bags on doors across Linn Johnson Iowa Benton Cedar Washington and Jones counties for a food drive. Residents should leave non perishable canned goods outside for pickup Saturday Nov 3. Last year 180 000 items were collected.
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Boy Scouts of America
Linn
Johnson
Iowa
Benton
Cedar
Washington
Jones
Fire safety tips for home protection during time change
Clear smoke alarms monthly and change batteries when clocks change. Place flashlights in key spots and keep extinguishers handy. Do not overload circuits and avoid worn cords. Set water heater to 130 degrees or lower. Shut pan handles, keep curtains away, and ensure easy escape routes. Practice a home escape plan with two exits per room. Close bedroom doors to slow fire spread.
Cedar Rapids woman disputes drug use in lifestyle feature
Lynnette Batey of Cedar Rapids counters a Sunday lifestyle report claiming drug experimentation. The Gazette asserts the remarks were accurately reported and notes community school board has not approved $13,115 in change orders for the Stormont K-8 project.
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Lynnette Batey
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Stormont Community School Board
The
Gazette
The Gazette Promotes Soy Ink and Recycling in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines its commitment to future farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers in city boxes at City Carton and econofoods locations in Cedar Rapids and seeks subscriptions at listed rates.
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Linn County Extension Office
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Marion
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Third Ave
Dance Center
David Parsons Dance Company
Center For Faith and Life
Luther College, Decorah
Kathy
Iowa City Public Library
Delhi Public Library
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Koko Taylor
Sinclair Auditorium
Coe College
Cratos
Cedar Rapids Area Theatre Organ Society
Paramount Theatre
Branford Marsalis
Hancher
University of Iowa
Matthew Marth
Harper Hall
U of 1
Terry
Wendy Talbot
Barry McGuire
First Assembly of God
Patricia Tyson
Shambaugh Auditorium
U of I
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Toddville
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Hiawatha Library Board
Orch. Fri
CR Jazz
Kirkwood Performing Arts Sun
Jerry Beauchamp
Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
Gen. Jackson
Music City USA
Smokey Smith Tours, Inc
4Th Street
Des Moines
Midwest Crafters Holiday Festival
Hawkeye Downs Exhibition Hall
Hawkeye Downs
Royal Executive
Hy-Vee Bakery
C.r.marion
Williamson Productions
Bryant
Honeywell Electronic Air Gleaner
Honeywell
Honeywell Media Air Cleaner
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