Desert Storm II reconsidered a sequel worth skipping
Mike Royko muses on a Desert Storm sequel with Hollywood style concerns. He compares Bush to a fading box office draw and Saddam to a lasting villain, warning of risky special effects and faulty battlefield footage.
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Batman
Dan Quayle
Robin
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Luigi
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Disney World
Iraq
New York
San Francisco
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CNN
Fewer Americans on Food Stamps in May
The Agriculture Department reports 25.67 million Americans received food stamps in May, down 182,404 from April. Despite the dip, May's total remains 2.52 million higher than a year earlier as enrollment continues to rise over the past two years, with about 1 in 10 Americans now on food stamps.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
May
Shrine Bowl Parade Gets Postponed To 2:30 P.M In Cedar Rapids
The Weekend Calendar corrects the Shrine Bowl Parade timing for downtown Cedar Rapids to 2 30 p m today. The Gazette will address reader complaints about accuracy and fairness with corrections or clarifications printed in this space. Phone 398 8313.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
The GazettePromotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights an ecofriendly commitment to future farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers, with collection boxes at City Carton, econofoods, and Hy-Vee locations in Marion.
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the Gazette
The
Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Econofoods
51St St
Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store
Highway 151 East
Marion
Sears ad misstates ice maker value for Kenmore fridge
On page 35 of the July 30 Sears ad the Kenmore side by side refrigerator 59021 is listed as a $100 VALUE factory installed ice maker. The ice maker is included in the price, not an extra value. The Kenmore top mount 61261 includes a free $100 VALUE factory installed ice maker. We apologize for the confusion.
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Sears
Kenmore
Local Celebration and Theater Lineup Across Cedar Rapids Area
Today features Shrine Bowl Parade at 2 30 p m in downtown Cedar Rapids plus stage shows across Marion Amana Mount Vernon and Kirkwood venues. Events include Squabbles at Amana, Alone Together at Garrison, Guys and Dolls at Linn Mar, Broadway revue at Ballantyne, Where's Charley at Mount Vernon, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern at Kennedy High School. Outdoor bike ride and quad races, plus many fairs and parades in Brandon Durant Waukon Ladora Monticello Columbus Junction.
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Liars Theatre
Marion
Old Creamery Theatre Company
Price Creek
Amana Colonies
Garrison Main Stage
Linn Mar High School
Ballantyne
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids Celebration
Cedar Rapids Summer Players
Tanager Place
Amy Law Fund
Charley
Mount Vernon High School
Shepley Pharmacy
Mount Vernon
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Kennedy High School
Far Side Historical Society hosts event for members
The Far Side Historical Society and Friends of Historic Preservation announce an event priced at $3 for non members. Group size is limited to 25 and reservations are required.
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Historical Society and Friends of Historic Preservation
Community Calendar Highlights in Iowa City and Surroundings
Flea Market at What Cheer fairgrounds runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free entry for under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Elaine Ball studio Open House on Abbe Hills Road west of Mount Vernon 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Desperado Day at Ushers Ferry 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $2, under 12 free. A Goosetown neighborhood family scavenger hunt 10 a.m. to noon led by Loren Horton. Johnson County Heritage Museum sponsorship in Coralville. KMI Cedar Valley Blues Festival 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at National Cattle Congress grounds Waterloo featuring Lucky Peterson and others. Lambjam Music Festival at Amana facility with varied acts. admission $12 for adults 12 and up, $5 for 6-11, under 6 free. Safety City car and moped safety education at Westdale Mall. CITYLINE Calendar provides citywide event info.
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Brandon City Park
Rockin
Roger
Alburnett
Main Street
Mr. Alburnett
Twist-n-Shout
Born Country
Durant Firemen
Jaycee Park
Durant
Tri-County
Mary's Dance Studio
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Waukon
Joe
Ray
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Ladora Historical Bank
Elaine Ball
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Iowa City
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Loren Horton
Johnson County Heritage Museum
Coralville
Johnson County
National Cattle Congress
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Joe Price
Dean Sires
Amana
Heirborn
Craig Erickson
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Newsboys
DC Talk
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Access
Forerunner
Jacob's Trouble
WhiteStone
Grant Goodeve
Legend
Mark Farner
Rick Stanley
University of Iowa
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