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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2006
Page
2
Front page items report a rise in interstate traffic deaths blamed on speed limits, eased fears about railroad expansion in northeast Iowa, a Polk County judge ruling in a local case, and a CIA firing over classified leaks. The edition highlights crime, politics, and national security with multiple briefs.
A state report shows Iowa gas prices jumped more than 10 percent in the last month to a statewide average of 2.78 per gallon as crude oil topped 75 dollars a barrel and reached a new record.
Carlton Reed returns home to play for the University of Northern Iowa after leaving Iowa. At Iowa State, Shawn Taggart Mike Evanovich and Farnold Degand exit as plans shift. Albert Pujols homered twice driving in four as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 9 3 amid Derrek Lees two month injury absence.
A reflective essay on resisting foolishness while spring arrives in the Midwest. The author muses on opening ventures like a bookstore or a breakfast cafe, cites pop culture and absurdities, and jokes about aging, faith, and the urge to take bold, impractical risks. The piece blends humor with cautionary notes about consequences and self restraint.
The Shiite bloc nominated Jawad al Maliki to lead Iraq, replacing Ibrahim al Jaafari and aiming to form a unity government with Sunnis and Kurds. Violence persisted with 21 killed and a Marine wounded as U.S. officials hope for progress toward stability and troop withdrawal.
The Gazette established January 10 1883 is published daily from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with mail and subscription options listed. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and dispatches. Postmaster address changes and subscription service numbers are provided.
Cedar Rapids area code 319 and listed numbers 398-8313 339-3155 plus a complete company directory and email addresses at www GazetteOnline com for the Gazette.
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations for continued environmental support.
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