U N Israelis and Lebanese agree to cease fire
Civil leaders announce a cease fire amid regional tension as U N mediators report progress. Flooding concerns and local option taxes spark debate in Riverside. Military deaths in Iraq rise with new fatalities reported near Baghdad. Chavez declares candidacy for re election in Venezuela as opposition unites.
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Victims Awarded 9.6 Million In Explosion Compensation
Victims of a deadly tank explosion three years ago receive about 9.6 million dollars in compensation. Details. Two area bank robberies solved with Christopher Feeney claiming responsibility after escaping a halfway house earlier this summer. Details. The Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center opens Tuesday as a major tourism hub in the Technology Corridor. It aims to host large meetings and boost regional economic impact. Details. Ben Lamaak earns 2006 Gazette Male Athlete of the Year honors for Kennedy high school and Sara Clancy earns 2006 Female Athlete of the Year. Details. Aric Becker reflects on a final season at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and his acting role in The Final Season. Details. AP investigation questions DHS liquid explosive screening funding. exclusive video report at GazetteOnline.com.
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Hawkeye Downs
Correction issued for Iowa City school district official
The Gazette corrects a Saturday story noting NAME WRONG-Lane Plugge serves as superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District. The last name was incorrect due to an editor's error. Readers may comment on accuracy fairness and completeness by calling (319) 398-8313 or 1 800 397-8212.
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Lebanon
Madhu Srikantha
Coralville
Gazette Communications Inc subscription and contact details
The Gazette publishes daily from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with subscription options for carrier motor route and mail. It lists postmaster address and phone numbers for subscription service and the general office along with AP republication rights.
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Gazette promotes recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or other nearby recycling locations.
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Protests Across From White House Condemn Middle East Policy
Thousands gathered in Lafayette Park opposite the White House to denounce U S and Israeli actions in the Middle East. Speakers from the Muslim American Society and co sponsors urged peace and unity while decrying occupation in Lebanon the Palestinian territories and U S involvement in Iraq.
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Diplomatic pact fails to improve U S image in Arab world
Washington backs a cease fire to end Lebanon conflict but critics say the agreement won t repair U S reputation. The accord calls for 15 000 foreign troops to aid the Lebanese army as Israel plans a weeklong pullback while Hezbollah and airstrikes continue to impact the region.
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