Nostalgia and economics clash as Pearson's Drug Store closes
In Iowa City the closure of Pearson's Drug Store sparks debate over small local businesses versus mega stores. The piece weighs preserving hometown shops against market forces and asks how much support residents actually give to local retailers. Columnist Mike Deupree frames loyalty, change, and personal spending as the core question.
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St Peters Church Park Day moved to Sunday in Cosgrove
The St Peters Catholic Church annual Park Day will be held Sunday in Cosgrove correcting a previously published date. The Gazette invites reader comments on accuracy and fairness and provides phone numbers for corrections.
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Bush to nominate Myers for Joint Chiefs chair
President Bush plans to nominate Air Force General Richard Myers as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. White House officials note Myers will be at Crawford Texas on Friday for briefings on defense plans, signaling his likely selection.
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Study backs routine use of colonoscopy test
The study by the Department of Veterans Affairs finds colonoscopy more effective than the combination of sigmoidoscopy and fecal blood testing, supporting routine screening for adults 50 and older. Colonoscopy costs about $1,000 and is reported to be 95 percent accurate.
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The Gazette urges soy ink farming for future agriculture
The Gazette promotes agricultural commitment by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It encourages readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at a nearby recycling location, highlighting ongoing eco friendly practices.
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