Chili Days and Festivals Pop Up Across Region
It is chili time with Food and fun at the annual Chili Days today and Sunday at St. Pius in Cedar Rapids. Other events include National Cattle Congress in Waterloo, Fort Atkinson Rendezvous, Center Point Historical Society Log Cabin Festival, Strait log cabin near Wakema Park, Cider Day at Lenox College Museum, Inton, Fall Festival, St Patrick’s Church Anamosa, and St Mary’s Fall Festival Lamont, all slated for Sunday.
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Canoe Adventure Down Churchill River in Saskatchewan
A 12 day 220 mile canoeing expedition along the Churchill River in northern Saskatchewan promises an exhilarating experience. The feature highlights the journey and the lasting memories created on the water.
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Coe Complex Groundbreaking Tied to Donor Raymond Clark
Coe College alumnus Raymond Clark returned Friday for the groundbreaking of an athletic complex funded by his donations. The event marks the start of construction on a facility to be named for Clark as part of the college’s expansion plans.
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Columbus Far East Trip Joke Turns Caribbean Luggage
Humorous note contrasts Columbus travel misadventure with modern journeys. It jokes that voyagers reach the Far East but their luggage ends up in the Caribbean, playing on travel mishaps and postal logistics.
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Textile bill advances but faces veto by the White House
The House approved strict limits on textile imports and sent the bill to President Reagan, who is expected to veto it. The 248 to 150 vote missed the two thirds needed for an override. Senate passage last week mirrored the measure, leaving supporters seeking a veto override and framing the issue for campaign use.
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Deaver Escapes Jail With 100000 Fine And Probation
Michael Deaver, former Reagan adviser, received a suspended three year sentence and a 100000 dollar fine for lying about lobbying after leaving the White House. He must perform 1500 hours of community service and is barred from federal lobbying for three years. Deaver plans an appeal as Rep. Dingell criticizes the verdict as too lenient.
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Wrecking Show Star Questions Crowd Fascination
Larry Tague runs a 6,000 pound wrecking ball at Cedar Rapids demolition of the Montrose Hotel. Bystanders watch from across the street as debris rains onto the sidewalk. He jokes about selling tickets and admits he can’t quite explain the crowd appeal.
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Yellowstone markets burned park as nature’s laboratory
Yellowstone National Park officials promote the charred landscape as a nature’s laboratory and a new Mount St. Helens style image with geysers and wildlife to boost tourism. George Robinson, chief naturalist, says curiosity will bring a record year as plans advance to open interpretive displays and attract visitors, turning fire damaged scenery into an attraction.
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Hinzman seeks public records in bid to reinstatement
Cedar Rapids police chief candidate seeks access to tapes and papers from Public Safety Commissioner Jaeger. Hinzman sues to inspect recordings about himself and detective Donald Rosdail, ahead of a Tuesday city council hearing on his firing for a disputed working relationship and morale concerns.
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