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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2003
Page
1
Ground forces hit elements of the Medina Division of the Republican Guard near Karbala about 50 miles from Baghdad. Explosions shook Baghdad as Saddam Hussein urged jihad while U S and British officials questioned the dictator’s public appearances amid the campaign.
American troops rescued Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch, a 19-year-old from Palestine West Virginia, who had been missing since the March 23 ambush near Nasiriyah with the 507th Maintenance Company. Other unit members also reported as POWs on Iraqi TV.
The Iowa Utilities Board ordered a 3.2 percent overall rise in Alliant Energy rates, with residential customers facing a monthly bill increase of 2.67 to 4.62 dollars depending on zone. IUB division notes a wider mismatch in zone charges spurring targeted adjustments across IES-Southern IES-Northern IPC zones affecting homes, businesses, and industries.
Rates for residential customers vary by zone under Iowa Utilities Board order approved Tuesday. If costs had been balanced at once, some southern zone customers could face up to a 58 percent increase. Contact writer David Dewitte at (319) 398-8317 or david.dewitte gazettecommunications.com for details.
Developments report explosions on the Baghdad Old Palace grounds and a rescue confirming two Navy pilots safe after a southern Iraq crash. Rumsfeld denies talks on ending the war while Marines claim 90 Iraqi fatalities near Diwaniyah. Missing journalists from Newsday and freelancers assure safety outside Iraq.
The Gazette reports updated AP headlines on the Iraq situation with fresh details and developments across political military and diplomatic fronts. Readers are urged to consult the site for the latest verified summaries and breaking news updates.
DES MOINES The state Republican Party was by far the biggest donor in the last election, with legislative candidates raising nearly 12 million dollars. The GOP contributed 239,431 to legislative campaigns, out pacing Associated General Contractors at 193,350, per CAMPAIGN watchdog figures.
A Money and Politics town listing the ten largest political action committees in Iowa. Leading totals include Republican aligned groups and labor, education, and professional associations with contributions ranging from about 239 thousand to 90 thousand dollars. The list features Associated General Contractors, Effective Government Committee, Taxpayers United, Iowa State Education Association PAC, Iowa Democratic Party, Realtors PAC, AFSCME Council 61, Credit Union PAC, SEIU-PEA International, and other groups.
Chase Watson and Joe Fallon have been named the RoughRiders most valuable players for the season. The duo led the team in scoring and defensive effort, earning top honors from coaches and teammates.
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