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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2002
Page
9
Israeli forces pressed the West Bank offensive ongoing since March 29 aiming to crush militias. At least 124 Palestinians and 25 Israeli soldiers were killed with heavy fighting centered in Jenin camp where gunmen have held out for a week. An Israeli soldier also died in Nablus amid unclear circumstances.
A bus detonated during rush hour near Haifa injuring many as ground troops clash with Palestinian gunmen. Mosques and checkpoints saw heavy fire with multiple soldiers killed. In Jenin and Nablus further fighting killed dozens of Palestinians and raised tensions across the West Bank.
British journalist Robert Fisk, Middle East correspondent for the Independent, argued at the University of Iowa that Western reporting on 9/11 and the Middle East is too uncritical. He urged asking why U.S. foreign policy drives events and noted changes in terminology shaping perception. He spoke at Macbride Auditorium and will lecture again at Congregational Church.
A survey of 800 residents in Benton Cedar Io wa Jones Linn and Washing ton shows half struggle to pay housing, 69 percent lack job benefits, 73 percent cannot access social services and 51 percent lack health insurance. COMPASS 2001 cites affordable coverage and crowded classrooms as top concerns. Joyce Baker of United Way notes plans to match needs with existing programs and refer issues to appropriate groups.
Mount Vernon and Jefferson compete in the national academic competition with top three hopes. Emilie Minnick says the goal is fun and a mid pack finish. Jefferson has won the state title in the large division five of six years while Mount Vernon won the small division three of five. Last nationals Mount Vernon placed 10th of 18 small schools. Jefferson 10th of 20 large schools.
Rose Feuerhelm and her husband Jamie, lacking health insurance, rely on a faith‑based free clinic opened in 1992 after a medical visit revealed asthma and bronchitis. The clinic has provided inhalers, a walker, and surgery access, amid long waits in cramped exam rooms.
The free clinic at 943 14th Ave SE invites the public to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 5 to celebrate ten years of service. Last year the clinic served over 5,000 patients with volunteers from churches, hospitals, and Mercy Physicians Service.
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