Democrats kick off 42nd national convention in Chicago
Democrats arrive in Chicago for four day convention aimed at reelecting President Clinton. The opening night features gun control advocacy by James and Sarah Brady and remarks from Christopher Reeve, with a focus on anti crime themes and presenting the GOP as more conservative than the San Diego prior convention. Mayor Daley ties past and present political eras as Clinton campaign trains into the United Center.
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Gore deflects questions on 2000 bid at Iowa event
Vice President Al Gore avoids confirming presidential ambitions for 2000 while praising Bill Clinton and joking about the allure of the office at a Democratic National Convention reception honoring Iowa Senator Tom Harkin. Gore stresses reelecting Clinton in 1996 and predicts strong Clinton-Gore bids in Iowa and the Midwest.
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Gazette updates on Democratic National Convention coverage
Gazette senior editor Ken Sullivan will deliver daily CITYLINE updates on the Democratic National Convention. Call 363 7000 or 337 7000 for cityline access or category VOTE 8683 for coverage details. For more Gazette coverage visit the specified site.
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Iowa seniors seek return to top quarterback post
Cedar Rapids resident Ryan Driscoll, a University of Iowa senior, aims to reclaim his No. 1 quarterback spot after an injury dropped him to No. 2 in the 1994 season. Meanwhile MidAmerican Energy of Des Moines seeks federal approval to merge with IES Industries of Cedar Rapids, as IES shareholders weigh another merger proposal.
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Storm Earns ArenaBowl Upset Over Barnstormers
In a tight ArenaBowl clash, the Tampa Bay Storm defeated the Iowa Barnstormers in a close game marking a headline upset. The result highlighted a dramatic finish with both sides trading leads and key plays.
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Deportations rise as more agents linked to drugs
Nearly 300 illegal immigrants in Iowa have been sent back to Mexico this year as enforcement increases. Officials say the spike is tied to rising methamphetamine traffic from California, Arizona, and Mexico and to INS budget gains and more agents in the region. Federal prosecutors cite meatpacking jobs as a pull for migrants and describe illegal workers as victims of a broader drug operation.
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Linn County may build juvenile center without a vote
Linn County supervisors approve funding options to build a $6.34 million juvenile detention facility in southwest Cedar Rapids without a November ballot referendum. The plan uses on hand funds plus $2.2 million in new debt and could expand to 56 beds later. A public hearing will determine bond details and public input.
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School Picture Day at Cedar Rapids Jackson Elementary
Andy Beer eight years old poses for a school picture with his four year old brother Matt before starting third grade. Their father Duane took the photo Monday as Andy’s mother Jo Ann prepared to see him off.
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