Iowa Sights Worth Acknowledging Beyond the Obvious
Mike Deupree reflects on Iowa’s overlooked visuals from Loess Hills to Eldorado and Cedar Rapids landmarks. Readers name landscapes, lighthouses, and art like Grant Wood’s window, urging appreciation of the state’s scenery and inviting tips for future columns.
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Eldorado
Fayette County
Highway 150
Veterans Memorial Building
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Oelwein
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P.O
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Iowa City
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Alp
Afghans Seek Peace as Forces Pursue Al Qaida Leaders
Tribal fighters and U S special forces chase al Qaida guerrillas through mountains. some surrender pleading not to be turned over to Americans. Three al Qaida fighters are in custody aboard a U S ship as the hunt for leaders continues. Prime Minister Blair says British peacekeeping could start in days. A new Afghan women’s minister asks Powell to appoint a female ambassador and include women in the peacekeeping force. Marines oversee reopening of the U S Embassy in Afghanistan after 13 years.
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Colin Powell
Corrections and notices from The Gazette
The Gazette corrects a candlelight Christmas Eve time at St James United Methodist Church and a wrong telephone in the Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance. It also notes an incorrect body mass index figure in a December report and invites reader feedback on accuracy.
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St. James United Methodist Church
Ellis Blvd
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St. Louis
Cahokia Mounds Historic Site
Associated Press
Anti-terrorism package nears final congressional deal
Washington negotiators inch toward a $20 billion anti-terrorism package aimed at domestic security and post 9 11 rebuilding. Leaders hope to approve outlines today clearing the way to adjourn for the year with Bush-backed restraints and broader security funding.
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Senate Ed Bill Faces Continued Debate On Special Education Funds
The Senate and House battle over President Bush education bill includes disputed special education funding. Democrats push for a guaranteed annual increase of 2.5 billion while Republicans want a review first. Bush seeks a 1 billion dollar rise for special education amid funding disputes.
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