Cedar Rapids cleans 1891 sewer. floods tied to damages
Cedar Rapids authorities disclose the 1891 sewer in the Northeast area was cleaned for the first time after 79 years, amid historic floods causing thousands in losses to residents on A avenue and 16th street NE. Debris, antique items and a pattern of repeated flooding prompted legal action against city hall by affected property owners including Arion and Mrs. Stetsen and the Nelsons, who detail extensive cleanup, uninsured losses, and ongoing weather-related risk.
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Ken-Way Electric Sewer and Drain
Excavating Co
City Hall
Arion Stetsen
B Avenue
Nelson
Culver faces scrutiny over media entertaining in Iowa
Congressman John Culver of Iowa spent about 550 on cocktails and dinners for nearly 100 newsmen and spouses at Cedar Rapids Town House. The annual event, started after his 1964 election, involved similar dinners in Clinton, Dubuque and Marquette, totaling roughly 2,200 for the month.
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Larry Jordan
John Culver
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Culver
Clinton
Dubuque
Marquette
Pricey medicines spark public concern in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Press study surveyed dozens of doctors to expose inflated drug prices. It notes lawmakers and investigators have scrutinized the industry for years, with figures estimating drug promotion spending at $300 million annually. The piece highlights trade name drugs priced far above generics and argues public deception in safety and value persists.
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Cedar Rapids
Estes Kefauver
Sears Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Russell Long
Louisiana
Cedar Rapids CRISIS group opposes new sex education plan
The Crisis committee of Cedar Rapids challenges a proposed Cedar Rapids school sex education program. They warn of privacy invasion and psychological risk in requiring children to disclose personal family events and changes. They urge legislative discussion during the Iowa session, arguing classes cannot treat all children as a single entity.
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Cedar Rapidians
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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