Pope John Paul II lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope John Paul II's body lay in state at St. Peter's Basilica after his death the night before. Crowds filled St. Peter's Square for Mass and thousands more visited the papal bier, as officials and faithful recalled his long papacy and role in ending communism.
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Eastern Iowa clergy remember pope with joy and prayer
About 250 Catholics at St Pius X in Cedar Rapids gathered for a Mass honoring Pope John Paul II who died at 84. The Rev Monsignor Donald L. Klein urged joy, noting the pope’s crosses are over and he is at peace as Divine Mercy Sunday coincides with his passing.
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Pope's death cited as joyful milestone at Cedar Rapids church
At Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids the Rev. Richard Hess urged joy not sorrow for the pope. He said the pontiff achieved his life’s goal to be with Christ and died with dignity, a model for the faithful.
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Cedar Rapids Girl Identified by Public Safety ID Card
Teresa Gage recalled using her granddaughter Jetsetta Gage’s fingerprints on an identification card issued by public safety officials. Jetseta, 10, was abducted March 24 and found dead March 25 in a Johnson County mobile home. Roger Bentley, 37, faces murder charges. Cedar Rapids police Sgt. Cristy Hamblin provided the card to investigators.
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Police Explorers to Fingerprint Kids at Hawkeye Downs
On April 23 Cedar Rapids Police Department Explorers will guide a child safety event at Hawkeye Downs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will fingerprint children and issue ID cards for parents, with fingerprints not stored publicly. Capt. Dave Henderson notes fingerprints aid only if a child is deceased.
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Openness key to romance at work in Cedar Rapids
Karen Mracek reports on workplace dating norms from the Country Kitchen owners Blaine and Joyce Beschta in Cedar Rapids. The couple disclosed their relationship when Blaine became Joyce’s supervisor, obtaining their boss’s blessing before marrying and running the restaurant.
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