Iowa and New Hampshire Portrayals Stir Midwest Satire
Columnist notes misperceptions between Iowa and New Hampshire as New Hampshire politicians mock Midwest farms and cornfields. He quotes Pat Hammond and Chris Spirou and reflects on Royko’s Iowa piece, urging tolerance while mocking exaggerated views of rural life and regional bias.
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New Hampshire
Chris Spirou
Iowa
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Massachusetts
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Vermont
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Nan
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Chicago Tribune
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Harry Carey
Trial of woman charged with killing mother delayed to Nov 9
Yvette Myers, 31, of Cedar Rapids, faces first degree murder charges in the June 18 death of her mother Rosemary Myers, 60, in a southwest Cedar Rapids home. The Linn District Court set the trial date back from Sept 21 to Nov 9.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Gazette publication details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with second class postage. Mail rates include 2.60 per week 11.80 for 4 weeks 128.20 for 52 weeks for local editions and 161.00 for 52 weeks for out of state subscriptions. Postmaster address changes to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Iowa AG finds IBP grants legal under state law
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says IDOT and IDED actions awarding grants to IBP Inc facilities in Council Bluffs Columbus Junction and Manchester did not violate laws. He notes the final report did not conclude job displacement and lawmakers call for changes to the grants process.
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids man charged with marijuana possession during burglary probe
John E. Ciha, 26, awaiting trial for heroin distribution linked to David Weaver’s July death, was arrested for possessing five pounds of marijuana found in a car during a burglary investigation in Cedar Rapids. David Latham, 26, of Central City, was also detained. Authorities recovered marijuana and a syringe from the scene at 33rd Street NE. Bond set for Ciha on marijuana charges at 500 dollars. Ciha faces further penalties on prior marijuana and heroin charges. Weaver died after heroin involvement and hospital intake on July 10.
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Central City
Mary Burkholder
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Latham
Be Eterna Reatteret Hoc
Linn District Court
Pamela Lewis
6Th District Department of Correctional Services
Lewis
Bourev
DCS
Weaver
Mercy Hospital
Linn
Percy Harris
Paternity Suit In Iowa Seeks Child Support Order
A Wisconsin man seeks a paternity declaration for a Cedar Rapids public safety candidate’s year old child and requests child support through Linn District Court. The Department of Human Services also seeks recovery of 4664 in Aid to Dependent Children paid to Cathy Mayor for Capri since February 1985 with 289 monthly future payments. Orrin di Stoffler Jr., 62, listed as defendant, reportedly resides in Madison Wisconsin. Mayor says she kept the baby rather than abort or place for adoption.
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Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Department of Human Services
Cathy Mayor
Capri
Orrin
di Stoffler Jr
Madison
Wis
Smokeless heating cigarette eyed for test market
RJ Reynolds promotes a cigarette that heats tobacco rather than burning it claiming less smoke and no ash, while experts caution it is not a safe option. Lung Association officials say there is no safe cigarette and warn against a smokescreen aimed at reducing perceived harm.
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New York
Karen Monaco
American Lung Association
RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Edward Horrigan Jr
Horrigan
Lung Association
Monaco
Correction issued for Lovell Dvorale ad and meeting notice
The Lifestyle ad for Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Dvorale had the wrong address. The Support Group for Parents of Children with ADD and ADHD will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Grant Wood Area Education Agency 4401 Sixth St SW. The Health Notes item lacked the meeting location. The Gazette will publish corrections for inaccuracies and welcomes complaints at 198 8313.
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Grant Wood Area
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