Knorrs Die In Colorado Rapids Accident
Bernd and Christiane Knorr of Raftingtowa City were killed when their raft flipped after hitting a boulder in Frog Rock’s Narrows rapids near Dillon Colorado. Their bodies were recovered after nearly an hour underwater. Highside Adventure Tours Inc. has not provided family information as the couple’s relatives wait.
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Highside Adventure Tours Inc
Dillon
Colo
Christiane Knorr
Bernd
Sheriffs Department
Knorrs
Frog Rock
Narrows
Pittsburg
West High teachers mourn French teacher and fiancé death
Jennifer Knorr and Bernd Knorr died unexpectedly leaving no children. Knorr, a Washington University graduate and West High French teacher, was praised as a talented educator and friend. Parents Jim and Jan Down from Iowa City. arrangements are pending at George L. Gay Funeral Home. Counseling services are offered by the school.
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Jennifer Knorr
Washington University
St. Louis
Jim
Jan Down
Iowa City
Nancy Pacha
West
West High School
Jerry Arganbright
George L. Gay Funeral Home & Crematorium
Linn County ballpark funding drives state support
Linn County considers a $1.5 million funding plan for a ballpark and The History Center. Proposals draw supervisor support as the project seeks pledges, with a target of $750000 in pledges by September 1 to unlock the next $500000. Cal Eldred backs the effort, citing Cedar Rapids roots and veteran ties.
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Chicago White Sox
Cal Eldred
Cedar Rapids
Eldred
Urbana
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Jack Roeder
Kernels
US Cellular Center
Linn County
Barron
Heat wave keeps Cedar Rapids businesses wary
In Cedar Rapids hot August days push temps about 8 degrees above normal while public skating remains limited due to hockey camps. Four days hit 90 or higher this month, more than last August. Iowa health officials report two heat related deaths, a 2 year old and a woman in her 90s.
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Cedar Rapids
Kassish
Andy Ervin
National Weather Service
Quad Cities
Mike Dare
Iowa Department of Public Health
Alliant interrupts 100 businesses to save energy
Alliant Energy again activated interruptible power contracts for about 100 commercial and industrial customers due to extreme heat and high demand. Spokesman John Ruff noted no peak alert was issued as Monday, while customers voluntarily accept lower rates in exchange for conservation.
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Alliant Energy
John Ruff
Alliant
Tarily
Bush makes Middle East a top priority on vacation
President Bush said resolving the Palestinian Israeli conflict is a key foreign policy goal and urged both sides to lay down arms before progress. He noted Washington’s engagement and wrote to Egyptian President Mubarak while Daniel Kertzer met Israeli PM Sharon as regional leaders urge stronger U.S. action.
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Bush
Mideast
Middle East
USA Today
White House
Washington, D.C
Oval Office
Hosni Mubarak
Daniel Kertzer
U.S. Ambas
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Lu Barron
Linn Supervisors
Janet Borholm
Janetr
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Ruff
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Israel
Ariel Sharon
Thomas
New Prime Aib
Vicki Harger
Mina Kennedy
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Sheraton
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