Cedar Rapids briefing highlights local notes
A roundup of Cedar Rapids items includes 250 to 300 workers returning to downtown, a TV feature placing a local native on national TV, the Russia Georgia truce update, and a local potato salad win on Good Morning America. The page also notes military deaths, a Reader’s Digest hero feature, steam rate changes, and online story highlights.
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Quaker figure disputes Cedar Rapids flood loss estimate
Quaker officials say the Cedar Rapids plant faces no 200 million dollar flood damage, asserting the figure cited by state officials is incorrect and that losses will be covered by insurance. The plant aims to resume full production within weeks as clarification is sought for accuracy and fairness in reporting.
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Iraq Says Shiite Kill Teams Trained in Iran Location Leaks
A senior U S military intelligence officer in Baghdad says Iraqi Shiite assassination teams are being trained by Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah in at least four Iranian cities Qom Tehran Ahvaz and Mashhad. The groups plan to return to Iraq to target judges and others while pressuring Iran and supporting reconstruction efforts.
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Bombers target Shiite pilgrims near Baghdad in Iraq clash
A van bomb exploded at a Balad bus terminal north of Baghdad killing four and wounding many as Shiite pilgrims travel to Karbala for a major festival. Earlier a female suicide bomber struck pilgrims nearby, raising fears of renewed sectarian violence amid the pilgrimage. Local officials reported varied death tolls, with totals from four to five fatalities and dozens injured. Authorities note Balad’s relative calm since May and confirm a minibus roadside blast also occurred en route to Karbala.
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FDA finding bisphenol A not dangerous despite concerns
Federal regulators Monday stated trace amounts of bisphenol A leaching from food containers pose no risk to infants or adults. FDA scientists emphasized remaining uncertainties and a need for more human data, following a National Toxicology Program report raising some concern about infant exposure.
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Gazette Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Gazette provides pricing for carrier and motor route delivery, mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday issues, and rates for out-of-state subscriptions. It lists post office details, AP republication rights, and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Gazette
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Contact details for Gazette offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Directory style note listing phone numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices, toll free lines, circulation contact, and a link to the Gazette Online directory. Includes several area codes and partial line breaks from the original page.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Gazette promotes recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at their nearest recycling location to support local recycling efforts.
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