21 Sep 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1991
Page
1
A man pretending to be Richard Wright of Pink Floyd bilked St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids of about $4,000 in services over the weekend and may have conned two Iowa City hospitals two weeks earlier. Details on page 1B.
A state arbitrator who negotiated a collective bargaining award for state unions criticizes Gov. Terry Branstad for ignoring the deal this summer calling his effort foolish and unwise. The story continues on page 6B.
The Iowa Finance Authority reports strong demand for its 7.95 percent mortgage program for first-time buyers. Nearly one third of the $30 million loan pool was used within four days, with page 60 providing full details.
Hilary Gordon saw a mountain lion approaching her 4 year old daughter Nicole and neighbor Cory Wilson in a yard bordering a national forest. She grabbed a plastic bat from the toys and chased the cougar less than 20 feet away into the woods.
A humorous note mocks a coming technological revolution as being led by people who struggle with basic devices like VCRs camcorders and microwaves. The item captures a light, period voice typical of a community column.
Kwik-Way Industries Inc. of Marion files for Chapter 11 protection to pursue a reorganization plan. The 71 year old auto repair equipment maker employs 220 in Marion and 75 elsewhere, with no guaranteed layoffs. Chief executive Thomas Parks cites cash flow, rising costs, and reduced sales, especially in Canada, as the core issues amid a global downturn.
A staff proposal to the State Board of Regents would raise undergraduate tuition by 9.4 percent including mandatory health fees for the three state universities. MBA students at the University of Iowa could see the largest jump at 41.4 percent. Student leaders condemn the hike as excessive and plan to respond at a Sunday meeting.
A farm in Arnavillo named Fading Springs Farm appears in repeated photographs over decades. Deane Werger and his son Kim recall sightings from The World Book Encyclopedia, a Land O Lakes calendar, a Daytona Beach slide show, and more, with the windmill removed and buildings added since 1970. The family notes the ever reappearing image mirrors the farm’s elusive springs.
Frost may have seriously damaged crops in vulnerable areas during two frosty nights but the overall state impact appears limited. Iowa agriculture officials estimate one-fourth to one-third of late planted crops damaged, with Clay County losses around 1 million dollars.
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