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Monday, September 20, 1999

State Patrol ready for Y2K

by admin on September 20, 1999

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The Iowa State Patrol says it’s ready to meet any challeges posed by the Y2Kbug at the first of the year. Some computers may not work when the daterolls from 1999 to 2000. Patrol spokesman, Sergeant Dave Garrison saysthey’ll have the manpower available to handle any problems.Garrison says the patrol normally has extra troopers on the road during theNew Year’s holiday anyway. He says equipment has been checked and shouldn’tbe hit by any Y2K computer problems.He says the once concern is the national computer system used to check thebackground of people who are stopped.Garrison says they’re working in conjunction with the state EmergencyManagement Department in preparing for any possible problems.

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Early frost predicted tonite

by admin 09/20/99 1:11 PM

“Patchy” frost is predicted tonight as temperatures in some parts of Iowaare expected to plummet to 32 degrees. State Climatologist Harry Hillackersays it’s a bit early for Jack Frost to be making an appearance in Iowa.Hillacker says a September 21st frost date might in other years be ofconcern to farmers, but not this year [...]

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Hunting deaths spark reminder of rules

by admin 09/20/99 1:09 PM

A state hunter safety specialist says there are a few steps hunters shouldtake to ensure their safety when out in timber and wild areas. Sonny Satre(sat’-ree) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the old “buddysystem” is always the best option for hunters.A 50-year-old Ames man building a deer hunting platform in a [...]

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UNI cruises to 3-0

by admin 09/20/99 1:08 PM

Northern Iowa improved to 3-0 on the season with a 44-7 cruise pastdivision-two Central Washington. It was a game U-N-I coach Mike Dunbar wouldrather had never taken place. He spent six years as the head coach atCentral Washington.Dunbar says the Panthers were looking to fine tune things before the startof the Gateway Conference race this [...]

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Iowa notched first win over Northern Illionois

by admin 09/20/99 1:07 PM

The Iowa Hawkeyes picked up their first victory of the season with a 24-0win over Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes broke open a close game with threefourth quarter touchdowns and Ladell Betts had a career high with 174 yardson the ground in 33-carries.Betts says he liked getting so many carries.Betts says the week off will be [...]

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Former UNI QB happy to be in the NFL

by admin 09/20/99 1:05 PM

With the St.Louis Rams having an off week former Iowa Barnstormer andNorthern Iowa quarterback Kurt Warner got a chance to return to Cedar Fallsto watch U-N-I play over the weekend. With Trent Green sidelined with a kneeinjury, Warner moved into the starting role for the Rams and led them to aseason opening victory over Baltimore [...]

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Representative offers alternative to ethanol mandate

by admin 09/20/99 1:04 PM

A state representative from Tama is offering a plan he contends willincrease the sale of ethanol-blended gasoline — without a mandate. The statelegislature failed to institute an ethanol mandate and Iowa AgricultureSecretary Patty Judge has asked the Attorney General if she has the power todo so. Representative Lance Horbach says he would use the current [...]

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