Iowa Officials Seek Federal Aid for Farm Damage in Heat Wave
State officials asked for a federal assessment of weather related damage to Iowa farms as heat warps yields. Dave Jacoby 47 Democrat won a special election in Iowa House 30 over Jack Young 54. Cedar Rapids power outages affected about 10 000 residents after a strong thunderstorm.
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Foreclosure rise tempers Iowa housing boom
Eastern Iowa faces a surge in mortgage foreclosures amid a long housing boom. The federal budget outlook shows at least eight more years of deficits with a record 480 billion dollar shortfall in 2004, worsening if tax cuts grow and spending remains high.
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Settlement filed in MidAmerican lawsuit seeks $7.5 million
A $7.5 million settlement awaiting a judge's approval aims to resolve claims that shareholders were short changed in the October 1999 sale of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Details, 6B.
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Columbia Accident Investigation Board Faults NASA Structure
The panel blames NASA operations alongside the insulation breach for the shuttle Columbia disaster. The 248 page report calls for fixes by NASA Congress and the White House to prevent recurrence.
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Nation's Class of 2003 Posts Record SAT Math Scores
The 2003 high school graduating class achieved the highest math SAT score in at least 36 years thanks to more students taking advanced math and science courses and wider computer use. Verbal scores also reached a 16 year high. Details, 8A.
Spratt Named 2A Softball Player of the Year
Clear Creek Amana graduate Jenna Spratt tops the 2A all state softball team named by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Spratt joins Cedar Rapids Jefferson star Lauren Stolte as area elite selections and is among eight area first team picks.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cubs Rally Past Cardinals 7-4 as Prior Dominates
Mark Prior pitched eight sharp innings allowing three hits and Randy Ramirez homered back to back with Randall Simon in a six run third inning to lift the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4. The Cubs moved a half game ahead of St Louis for second in the NL Central and snapped a slide at Busch Stadium.
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Gazette Headlines Delivered to Your PDA
Advertisement notes Ga zette headlines and wire reports available to Pocket PC or Palm device users through GazetteOnline.com with sign up instructions.
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Correction on Mary Swander reading date at Barnes & Noble
The Gazette corrects an earlier listing for Mary Swander reading from The Desert Pilgrim at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Coral Ridge Mall. The event now shows 7 p.m. on September 25. Readers may call (319) 398-8313 for comments or corrections.
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Gazette Communications announces subscription rates and contact info
The Gazette lists pricing for carrier and motor route delivery, morning and Sunday editions, and 52 week mail rates for Iowa and other regions. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Gazette Online Contact Directory Notes
A brief line lists area codes 319 and several contact numbers for Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas plus a notice to visit GazetteOnline.com for the complete company directory and emails. The text emphasizes a tip line and multiple phone numbers.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby locations.
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Immigrant roots shape California recall candidates
Immigrant backgrounds mark many gubernatorial hopefuls in California's recall race. Actors Arianna Huffington and Arnold Schwarzenegger lead a field that includes Peter Camejo and Cruz Bustamante, while experts say heritage opens doors but does not guarantee votes.
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Mourners March for Sergio Vieira de Mello at U N Geneva
About 3 000 U N employees in Geneva march with white roses in silent tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello and 23 others killed in the Baghdad bombing. The UN pauses work as 2 000 staff, joined by Kofi Annan and ambassadors, observe the tribute. The Security Council later approves a resolution to safeguard staff and humanitarian workers.
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Minister charged in death of autistic boy
Ray Hemphill, a church minister, was charged with physical abuse of a child causing great bodily harm in the death of 8 year old Terrance Cottrell Jr. during a healing service at Faith Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith. The boy suffocated after being restrained on the ground with a hand on his head a leg between his legs and a knee on his chest.
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No Pitts Column on Vacation Resumes Sept. 3
Leonard Pitts is away for vacation. His next column will resume publication on September 3.
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Gazette Vacation Options for Labor Day Travel
Newsroom circulation staff offer a Vacation Pack and temporary subscription pause for Labor Day travel. Readers may donate papers through the Newspaper in Education program to supply classrooms in a 16 county area. Call 398 8333 or 1 800 397 8333 for details.
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