Agnes and Wizard return in Gazette comics lineup
The Gazette features Agnes and Wizard of Id joining the comics lineup with Agnes debuting today. Mark Bowden’s Executive Editor column previews the changes and other news. A Williamsburg 4-H'er 131-year-old planter restored will be judged at the State Fair. Bobby Jenks earns first win since May 18 after seven-run third. A vet explains canine pregnancy basics.
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Tomorrow Vinaigrette: the pasic black dress of dressings
A lively note on tomorrow’s vinaigrette style likening it to a classic black dress for any dish. It emphasizes versatility and chic simplicity, suggesting its place in modern pantry ensembles.
Iowa Society Split by Gambling Riches and Risks
Iowa relies heavily on gambling with racing, slots, riverboats, Indian casinos, a lottery and bingo. National figures show 806.7 million in betting for 1997, with the lottery expected to bring over 250 million. Voters in 10 counties will decide local licenses, but supporters and opponents say the state cannot afford to lose gambling. Lana Ross criticizes the industry’s grip.
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Inside Recovering Gambling Addict Faces Public Stigma
A recovering gambling addict discusses public acceptance of casinos amid the 5B Methodist Conference. The text notes gambling revenue funds state projects from schools and teachers to clean water, parks, and budget relief, including renovations to the Statehouse and Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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Iowa Gaming Revenues Funds Flow in 2001 Budget
Iowa's legalized gambling expanded since 1983 from races to riverboat casinos and slots. The 2001 appropriations and outlays show $33.7 million to Environment First and $15 million to Vision Iowa Local city and county taxes.
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Hole Lot Of Fun At Cedar Rapids Neighborhood Showcase
Katarina Kohn, four, of Cedar Rapids, tried to throw a bean bag through a hole at the Wellington Heights Showcase in Redmond Park. The Neighborhood Association event offered house tours, free children’s games, food and live music, and has run since 1990 with near yearly presentations.
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Wellington Heights
Redmond Park
Census snapshot of Iowa reveals commuting and heating trends
The U S Bureau of the Census reports fewer Iowa workers waste time commuting than the national average while more drive to work and more drive alone. Iowa households use natural gas and LP gas more and electricity and fuel oil less, with many homes built before 1940.
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Census trends show Iowa differs from national patterns
The Census Bureau notes 13.3 million immigrants landed in the U.S. from 1990 to 2000. Iowa has fewer births among women ages 15 to 50, and Iowa women are less likely to give birth in the last year than the national rate. Iowa residents show stronger native births retention and higher Social Security uptake, yet fewer rely on food stamps and school meals than nationwide.
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Iowa
Descendant salutes Hoover the engineer at graveside
Allan Hoover II lauds his great-grandfather Herbert Hoover as a founder of modern engineering during a graveside service at the Hoover Presidential Library Museum grounds. About 100 people attended as part of Hooverfest and West Branch Sesquicentennial amid a three day festival drawing thousands to the museum.
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