Bush outlines Iraq plan at Naval Academy speech
President Bush defended his war strategy and refused to set a troop withdrawal timetable, saying Iraqi security forces are improving but uneven in places. Democrats criticized the remarks as staying the course without a clear path to victory, while the White House released a national strategy document.
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Hawkeye Bicycle Association unveils Grant Wood jersey design
Cedar Rapids cyclists adapt a Stone City theme for new club jerseys inspired by Grant Wood artwork. Rita Liddell selects a Wood image tied to the Stone City scene featured in a Cedar Rapids Museum of Art exhibit, marking a design shift for the group’s summer rides.
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Homesick blues hit college students during holidays
College officials note homesickness peaks around Thanksgiving to Christmas as students like Jana Meyer balance campus life with weekend trips home. Meyer's routine of returning to Williamsburg and working at Coral Ridge Mall reflects comfort in family ties, study space, and familiarity.
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Iowa poised to add three prisons to combat overcrowding
A state report by the Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning warns Iowa will need three new prisons within the next decade as nine facilities with 7,238 capacity would hold about 10,329 inmates. Beth Lenstra notes expected space needs. Corrections Board to review Fort Madison escape cases Friday.
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