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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2009
Page
1
Molly Rossiter reports on lesbian Christians facing exclusion in churches. Taylor, a former married mother of two, describes years of hiding and divorce before embracing her lesbian identity and seeking spiritual belonging.
Local reaction to a Lutheran church allowing gay clergy reveals conflict and sadness for congregants. Barna findings: gay and lesbian adults less likely to attend church,Feeling disillusionment partly linked to church, with Faith United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids promoting full inclusion.
I C native Alex Ko, 13, will rotate the demanding Billy Elliot role on Broadway starting the week of Oct 5 after his family moved to New York in May. Former Coralville teacher Michael Kohli notes Ko began auditioning last summer and was selected early this year, with a send-off party held in late April. The musical, a 10 Tony Award winner, follows a British boy who discovers ballet amid a mining town backdrop.
Linn County health officials warn that even with a Thursday first-reading amnesty, outdoor wood boiler owners may still violate federal and state air rules. Violators face up to 10,000 dollars per day under the Clean Air Act, with the Iowa DNR holding similar authority. Curtis Dickson, Linn County Public Health director, says officials seek local solutions and to work with impacted owners.
In Parkerburg a crowd near 4000 filled Ed Thomas Field as Applington Parkerburg honored coach Ed Thomas. The evening paid tribute featured Becker family ties with senior Scott Becker and his late brother Mark, highlighting a community connection to the storied coach.
Tragic incident outside a weight facility is referenced with a shooter accused of fatal shooting in front of students. The piece notes an ESPN opening night broadcast tied to the national attention, mentions a celebrated coach, and links to a tornado event and NFL alumni from Thomas program.
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