Chestnut Harvest Shows Witting Family's Crop Effort
Betty and John Witting of Winfield tend chestnut trees planted in 1993 totaling 275 trees. The district notes space strains as Cedar Rapids daycare programs expand into school classrooms. Kurt Warner returns to action after a broken finger in a 16-3 Rams loss to the Panthers.
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Second donation jar stolen in C R
A second donation jar was taken in Central Region this time from Big Mike's Super Subs. The funds were intended for a park at the site of a fatal house fire, according to details on page 3B.
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Endeavour Adopts World’s Largest Solar Panel Array
The space shuttle Endeavour showcases the world’s largest and most powerful solar panel system, extending its energy capacity. Details appear in section 2A.
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How to Prepare Holiday Chestnuts
Chestnuts store and cook tips from Accent/ Food. Learn trimming scoring roasting boiling and serving ideas for holiday menus with practical steps and safety notes.
PepsiCo Seen Near 13.4 Billion Takeover of Quaker Oats
After delays, a 13.4 billion bid by PepsiCo for Quaker Oats advances as boards approve the deal. Quaker’s Cedar Rapids cereal plant employs about 1,200. the union questions whether the plant will stay independent and concerns over the impact on workers and contracts arise. PepsiCo would gain Gatorade and a dominant position in sports drinks if the deal closes.
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ISU Heads to Insight Bowl in Phoenix
Iowa State Cyclones head coach Dan McCarney leads team to the Insight.com Bowl in Phoenix on December 28 with high expectations for players and fans. The season long bowl trip follows McCarney’s note filled tenure with Iowa in the 1980s.
Iowa State to Sell 12000 Bowl Tickets at 48 Each
ISU ticket office opens at 8 a m today with 12000 tickets available for 48 dollars each. McCarney reflects on the Sunday bowl bids noting the Cyclones return to a bowl for the first time since 1978 to meet Pittsburgh at Bank One Ballpark in Arizona.
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ISU eyes nine wins with bowl bid after Pittsburgh clash
ISU faces Pittsburgh as coach and players express belief the Cyclones have turned the program around. A win would give Iowa State nine victories tying the school record from 1906 and erase a four and zero bowl mark while reinforcing their bid for a historic season. Senior Ryan Harklay stresses the team’s newfound winning mindset and desire to finish strong.
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Contact sportswriter Jim Ecker at Viowa.com
Local sports desk notes reach out to Jim Ecker for stories and assignments. Contact details included for follow ups and byline opportunities.
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Coralville to hear Iowa Child project site plan today
Coralville officials await the Iowa Child board’s decision on where to locate the $280 million rainforest educational tourism complex. City Manager Kelly Hayworth says up to $30 million in promised support must be found if Coralville is chosen, with an afternoon press conference expected to reveal the site.
Iowa Child Foundation meeting closed in Coralville
The Iowa Child Foundation board held a closed meeting at Canterbury Inn and Suites in Coralville. Coralville offered land north of I-80 and east of I-380 for the project while Cedar Rapids showed early interest in the Iowa Child program.
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Iowa Child Site Selection Announcement Online
The Iowa Child site selection announcement will be posted on the Internet at GazetteOnline.com. This notice directs readers to access the official site for the forthcoming details and updates.
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Gore says it won’t last forever amid recount push
Amid a lengthy election contest the Gore team faced a second day of testimony over voting machines and a recount plea. Cheney urged Gore to concede as Sauls prepared a ruling. Gore told CBS he will respect the president if Bush is sworn in and noted America's patience through the ordeal. He spoke during a church visit and a 60 Minutes interview.
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