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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1985

Page

5

Hill climb thrills draw riders to Anamosa hill

Dick Bailey, 54, races a 465 cc Yamaha up a 140 foot steep hill near Anamosa, a longtime event where riders vie for the farthest ascent. Denny Schultz has run the show since 1968 and the event draws 1,500 to 1,800 spectators, with riders from teens to seniors, using tire chains and modified bikes to conquer the grade.

Dick Bailey Dubuque Anamosa Denny Schultz John Parham American Motorcycle Association Denny Lane Durance Johnson Moline Ill

Cedar Rapids vote to renew Iowa Illinois Gas franchise

Tuesday election in Cedar Rapids includes renewing Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric’s natural gas supply franchise for 25 years. The current franchise expires August 6, 1986, with polling places listed in the Gazette. In Iowa City, the Johnson County Izaak Walton League meets at 6 30 p m with a fish supper and 7 30 program featuring conservation education reports from Mary Mascher and Janis Thorne.

Cedar Rapids Public Library Cedar Rapids-Marion League of Women Voters Beems Tom Carney Robert McMahan Curran Rosser Harry Sargeant Friends of the Library Carney Sargeant Friends Tom Aller Nancy McHugh Library Board of Trustees Cedar Rapids Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Illinois Iowa City Johnson County Izaak Walton League League Outlook Mary Mascher Janis Thorne Clear Creek

Marion Briefs and Local Notices

Marion briefs note easy advertisement placement by phone and toll free line. YMCA registration remains open for several classes with contact number provided. GOP site selection committee chose Kansas City Missouri to host the 1976 convention.

Marion YMCA The Republican Party Kansas City, Mo

Infant wear sale highlights various baby garments and linens

A sale listing offers slip-on and snap side T shirts for infants up to two years, solid gowns and print gowns, washcloths, hooded towels, crib sheets, receiving blankets, thermal crib blankets, and infant joy suits. Reg prices show steep discounts with sale prices across all items.

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Ramblin’ With Rascal Wade Schultz Wayne Wade Jerry Hoffman Cascade David W. Johnson W. Johnson Nian Johnson Chiropractic Center 21St Avenue Westdale Mall Baby Sale ISAVE Carter's
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