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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2011
Page
2
Data shows Che Hasette Cedar River at Waterloo with 7.99 rising and Cedar Rapids at 5.48 rising. Conesville 8.91 falling, Wapsipinicon River independence 5.56 falling, Anamosa 7.05 falling, Coralville Pool level 679.25 rising.
Col. Ben Corell, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, says spring brings renewed kinetic activity for about 2,800 Iowa Guard troops in Afghanistan after a winter lull. Two soldiers were killed this week, Spc. Don Nichols and Spc. Brent Maher, while four others were seriously injured, underscoring ongoing danger despite protective gear and tactics.
In Cedar Rapids frigid rain and strong winds kept turnout low for the Iowa TEA party rally on First Avenue near the Cedar River. About two dozen supporters braved conditions while organizers monitored the national budget debate and eyed Des Moines events for possible larger crowds.
Calendar notices list upcoming events in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including Festival of Bands Grand Finale at Coe College Sinclair Auditorium, Iowa Flute Festival Concert in Iowa City, Spring Stamp Show at Machinists Union Hall, and auditions for Kids and Canines at Riverside Festival Stage. Also listed is West Side Story auditions in Iowa City and the Iowa Lottery $100000 Cash Game drawing.
Multiple events including theatre shows at Old Creamery Amana Cedar Rapids and Theatre Cedar Rapids plus a Mega Millions draw and Little Lotto results. Activities feature Present Laughter Copa Amana The Syringa Tree Twilight Los Angeles Eurydice and more with venue addresses and ticket prices. Public forums and resources at St Luke's Cedar Rapids are listed.
Eco-Arts Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cherry Building on 329 10th Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. The International Documentary Film Festival shows at 3 p.m. at Bijou Theater and Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City. Mount Vernon Winter Farmers Market operates 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon City Hall on 213 First St W.
The Gazette corrects a Thursday report mislabeling two fully functional 3 megawatt turbines by Acciona Windpower North America in West Branch Cedar County as test turbines. The Iowa Office of Energy Independence gave incorrect info. Call 319 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 with comments or corrections.
The Gazette based in Cedar Rapids Iowa publishes daily at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates include Carrier and Motor Route options with weekly and long term mail plans. The paper is a Gazette Communications Inc publication with AP republication rights and listed contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices provide general news contacts, circulation numbers, and a tip line. Phone lines include Cedar Rapids 319 398 8313 and 14800 397 8212, Iowa City 319 339 3155, with toll free options 14800 397 8333.
The Gazette promotes sustainable journalism by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive or other local facilities.
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