Retro 70s vibe colors a Cedar Rapids college basketball double header
A Cedar Rapids crowd enjoyed a 1970s themed pregame atmosphere at the U S Cellular Center as UNI and ISU both won. The arena played disco hits from Jock Jams prompting reflections on era fashion and music choice by UNI marketing director Eric Tyler. The event drew a respectful crowd and may grow if annual.
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Correction on Sockum Ridge Park clear-cut plan
The Washington County Conservation Board proposes removing dead and dying trees and clearing five acres in Sockum Ridge Park’s 213 acres not as previously reported. Judy Lucas cited a grove, not the whole park, in disputing the five trees left standing. The Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy.
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Leukemia drug shows promise in early trials
New cancer pill STI-571 known as Glivec from Novartis shows remission in over 90 percent of first phase chronic myeloid leukemia patients and over 63 percent in second phase. Trials involve 530 first phase and 230 second phase patients across about 3,000 global participants.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Mars Likely Had Lakes Says Space Study
Photos from the Mars Global Surveyor show thick, horizontal sedimentary rock layers in craters, indicating ancient water activity. Researchers Malin and Edgett say layered outcrops point to historic lakes, supporting the idea Mars was wetter and potentially life-friendly billions of years ago.
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The Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink
The Gazette advocates future farming by printing with soybean ink and recycling papers through City Carton at 4250 Sixth St. SW or nearby recycling sites. The Cedar Rapids Iowa publication, established 1883, operates from 500 Third Avenue SE with daily and Sunday editions and concrete subscription rates.
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Road rage killer sentenced to 13 years in manslaughter
Shirley Henson, 40, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the manslaughter of Gena Foster, 34, on Interstate 65. Foster, a mother of three, was shot after being tailgated for miles on November 8, 1999. The judge rejected probation and the maximum 20-year term.
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