Cedar Rapids to Host American Legion World Series 2006
Cedar Rapids wins bid to host the 2006 American Legion Baseball World Series Aug 18 to 22 drawing about 40 000 spectators and over 2 million dollars in spending. Organizers seek community support and note the event marks the series first time in Iowa at the 80 year milestone. The article also mentions Wehrenberg Theatres planning a 16 screen Cedar Rapids cinema opening next May and a wind energy study by the Community School District to power future schools.
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Cedar Rapids arts funding stalls over matching funds
Cedar Rapids suffers a setback as Culture's Alive grants for three cultural groups stall due to the Science Station's missing matching funds. The Vision Iowa Board remains unsettled about the outcome and the delay risks undermining local tourism and cultural projects. 55 percent of American adults fail to meet exercise guidelines per a CDC 2001 survey, highlighting low activity levels nationwide. Get off the couch.
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River gambling plan draws church backing in Cedar Rapids
A proposal suggests paying each established church 250000 every five years to win support for river boat gambling. The idea claims benefits for churchgoers, local jobs, and tourism, keeping spending in Cedar Rapids and increasing area activity.
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Cedar Rapids
Look Out Foot Size Bigger Shoes Bump The Base
An editorial argues average American feet have grown due to fatter bodies and taller heights. It notes popular men and women sizes have risen since the Reagan era, critiques shoemakers for narrow size ranges, and jokes about Chinese footwear production.
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Prescription drug policy risks long term health outcomes
The piece argues that short term gains from proposed drug price relief threaten long term innovation and access. It cites 172 billion spent on medicines, potential price controls, and a $400 billion 10 year plan. Re importation and discounts risk higher costs and reduced R&D, harming future therapies.
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