State senators, Republicans and Democrats, paid tribute this morning to ailing former Sen. Mary Lundby, R-Mation.
The Gazette and The Register each have accounts.
January 15, 2009
Senate Honors Lundby
January 15, 2009
New CR Cold Record
NWS reports -28 at Cedar Rapids at 7:52 a.m.
According to a Gazette story this morning, that would tie the all-time mark set on Jan. 12, 1974.
UPDATE — Weather service now says CR’s coldest-ever record was broken with -29 at 7:51 a.m. They also say these records could be broken again before midnight as temps plunge after [...]
January 15, 2009
Thursday Reads — Absolute Zero
OK, not that cold. But it is -24.8 at the Dorman ranch. And again, no school at Linn Mar.
So what say the media?
Waterloo? “Blasted” says the Courier. “Frostbite,” warns the Register. Wouldn’t you hate to be the Uncle Sam guy walking outside to promote Liberty Tax Services, says The Gazette. “Dangerous” says the AP.
KCRG in [...]
