Numerous Sunday Festivals and Rides Across Iowa
A sweep of events listed for Sunday including recycling sale at Indian Creek Nature Center, Founders Day in Wilton, St Jude's Sweet Corn Festival in Des Moines area, Czech Days in Protivin, Central City Bluegrass Festival at Linn County Fairgrounds, a 30 mile bicycle ride from Jones Park to Solon, Ag Fest in Cresco, Old Fashioned Saturday Night in Center Point, fall fun show by Cedar Valley Trail Riders in Toddville, Concours d Elegance Mercedes cars at Cornell College Mount Vernon, Grand Prix of Karting at Hawkeye Downs with races in Cedar Rapids, Mississippi River Revival in Bellevue, Italian Heritage Days in Oelwein, another bicycle ride from Greene Square Park to Quaseton, St Luke's Supper Picnic in Hopkinton, Women’s Equality Day at Stouffer's Hotel Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Show & Shine Picnic and Swap Meet at Thomas Park, Delhi Fireman's Breakfast Open House, Fall Festival at Sacred Heart Church, and a model airplane airshow at Skyhawks field in Cedar Rapids.
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U I President Sees Momentum for NCAA Sports Reforms
University of Iowa President Hunter Rawlings says momentum toward substantial NCAA reforms could negate the need for the school's self imposed freshmen ineligibility measure. He indicated the reforms may address key college sports issues.
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Hunter Rawlings
Street work shuts part of Boyson Road for 30 days
Hiawatha and nearby streets will see Boyson Road closed from I 380 to Miller Road starting Wednesday for about 30 days. Robins Road will be one way near the railroad tracks for at least two weeks, and school buses will reroute to Cross Parkway 12th Avenue and Raney Street 12th Avenue stops.
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Roberta Hamdorf
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Todays Chuckle The closest some people get back to the land
A light quip about rural living and small town life suggests some individuals prefer to spread dirt around their neighbors rather than farm the land themselves.
Iraqi embassies in Kuwait face cutoffs amid blockade
Iraqi troops tighten siege of Kuwait embassies as water and electricity are cut to most missions. Moscow backs embargo with minimum force, signaling possible international policing of shipping to Iraq. U.S. warns of disabling oil tankers if ports are used. Diplomats stranded and awaiting a resolution.
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Kennebunkport
Maine
W. Nathaniel Howell
Baghdad
Reservists in Iowa face uncertain futures over Middle East tensions
Iowa National Guard members including Joe Vandenberg brace for possible active duty as Middle East tensions rise. The University of Iowa student and 22 year old specialist from Kirkman says graduation plans could be disrupted if called. Capt John Grote notes readiness is a constant factor for Guard and reserve service.
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Johnson County
Owa
Joe Vandenberg
University of Iowa
Vandenberg
Iowa
National Guard
Middle East
Kirkman
John Grote
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Iowans Fear Hard Drugs and Support Workplace Testing
A statewide PPEP survey finds Iowans view hard drugs as a growing problem, more so than alcohol abuse. Voters favor random drug testing in businesses and schools and favor harsher penalties for drug related crimes with firearms. They also support more prison, treatment, and prevention funding.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Swenson
Garwin woman, 40, accused of theft from church treasury
A 40 year old Garwin resident and church treasurer is charged with three theft counts and six forgery counts. Police say she stole church funds from January 1989 to July 1990 by writing checks to herself and forged payees. She appeared before a Tama County magistrate and was released on her own recognizance. plea date to be set.
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Christian Church
Ann L. Winders
Marcella Thomas
Nice
Winders
Tama
John Felts
Iowa to open rape victim names under state rules
DES MOINES authorities say police must release names of rape victims, while the attorney general seeks to shield victims. Victim counselors warn disclosures may deter reporting, though editors and broadcasters pledge to protect names with permission. In Cedar Rapids and Marion, local policy already keeps victims anonymous in coverage. Police report reporters typically do not request names and have cooperated with such practices.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Marion
the Gazette
Rodger Greear
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