Why rainfall figures often seem all wet
A newspaper explores why rainfall measurements differ between Cedar Rapids Airport and Eugene Frye in Marion. Experts note local conditions, cell sizes, and urban heat affect rain totals, with 18.58 inches at the airport and 26.06 inches in Frye’s yard through August, highlighting measurement variability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
National Weather Service Cooperative
Eugene Frye
Cedar Rapids
Frye
Marion
Paul Waite
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Waite
Solidarity pushes for democracy in Poland amid tensions
In Warsaw Solidarity circulates a seven point declaration demanding democracy free elections civil liberties and press freedom while Soviet forces conduct large scale maneuvers near Poland and issue warnings from Moscow about the crisis in Gdansk.
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Warsaw
Poland
UPI
Solidarity Labor Union
Soviet Union
Baltiysk
Gdansk
Solidarity
Kiev
Baltic
Leningrad
Moscow
Camp-out features in Cedar Rapids at Hannen Park
Mary Elmore of Cedar Rapids grills hot dogs and hamburgers during an early September camp-out at Hannen Park in Benton County. Hannen Lake was Iowa’s first recreation lake built under the county park law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elmore
Cedar Rapids
Hannen Park
Benton County
Hannen Lake
Iowa
Traffic plans issued for Iowa football opener at Kinnick
University of Iowa officials urge fans to allow extra travel time for the 1 pm opener against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium. A 60 000 capacity sellout is expected and parking opens at 9 30 am. Detours and special Football Stadium Exit signs will guide routes from I 80 and I 380.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Hawkeye
Kinnick Stadium
Nebraska
U of
Interstate 80
Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Finkbine Golf Course
Melrose Avenue
Oxford
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa River
Hancher
Stadium
Iowa Memorial Union
Pentacrest
Washington Street
Highlanders Quit Halftime Shows at Iowa Stadium
The 46 year old Highlanders bagpipe band quits after 17 years of heckling from Iowa students at Kinnick Stadium. Crew faced budget cuts totaling 29000 dollars threatening financial extinction before deciding to bow out.
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Iowa City
Hawkeye
University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium
Mark Isaacs
Denison
Highlanders
Isaacs
U of I
Corn crop record seen in USDA report
The USDA forecast shows Iowa farmers will set new records for corn and soybean production and yields, with the national crop also hitting a record for corn. Elevators price protection indicates traders expect softer open, though not a repeat of prior sharp limit-down moves.
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Lowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Conservator-Developed Chicken With Two Right Wings
A sharp political joke notes a newly described chicken breed aimed at conservatives, highlighting it having two right wings. The line implies satire on political bias without detailing names, places, or events.
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Dave Rasdal
National Weather Service
Federal Aviation Administration
the Gazette
North America
Tass
Kremlin
Don Hornstein
By Tom Walsh
Johnson County
Abby
Marion Bloom
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