State Fair winners moved to air conditioned display
Actor Jason Priestley crashed his car at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta Kentucky at near 180 mph breaking his back and leaving him in serious condition with a head injury. Tiger Woods won the Buick Open extending his recent good run to four wins in eight starts. New gadgets merge phone pager and internet organizer but fall short in performance.
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How Linn couple built their dream house
Read about a Linn County couple who acted as their own general contractor for a showplace home in From House to Home. The issue also features Coe’s John Beckerman on art, refurbishing an antique piano, wok cooking, and more.
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Behind Blue Ribbons on Iowa State Fair Food Judge Panel
A concise glimpse shows blue ribbons marking the members of the Iowa State Fair food judging panel. The image hints at pride and tradition surrounding the contest and fair exhibits.
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Iowa State Fair
Small towns make a deal Traer incentives bring people back to small-town living
Traer offers incentives to entice families to stay and move to the 1600‑resident Tama County town. The program, in its 12th year, includes tax rebates, pool passes, utility rebates, free garbage service, school activity tickets, and Traer Dollars to spend locally, aiming to stabilize the population and attract new residents.
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towns lure residents with incentives across eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa towns roll out buyer incentives to attract residents. Aplington offers 16 free lots in a tax financing district with home costs over 100000. Chelsea gives 14 free lots in a hill subdivision. buyers must start within six months and finish within a year. Jesup promotes a grant based 95000 to 11092square foot homes with rebates. Winthrop touts free lots and new community amenities including a pool and child care center.
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Winthrop
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Church hit after Cedar Rapids woman crashes into Grace Community
A 73 year old Cedar Rapids woman, Germaine Heasley, drove into Grace Community Church in North Liberty after a stuck accelerator caused a 35 mph crash in the church parking lot. The building suffered earlier arson related damage and is insured. Heasley was treated and released at Mercy Medical Center.
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Iowa quilter delivers 9/11 Freedom Quilts to New York families
Betty Nielsen of Fonda Iowa led the Freedom Quilt Project stitching quilts for families who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks. She and her husband Dennis handed out the second installment of quilts last week in New York at Half Hollow Hills West.
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Scientist Hatfill denies link to anthrax attacks
Dr. Steven Hatfill, a bioweapons expert under scrutiny, denied any involvement with the anthrax letters. He said he cooperated with investigators but has faced destruction of his life and work amid speculation. He stated there is not a shred of evidence tying him to the attacks.
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