Pit bulls crowd Iowa City shelter as bans and handling blamed
The Gazette reports a rising share of pit bulls and pit bull mixes at the Iowa City Animal Center alarming staff. Director Misha Goodman notes about one in six dogs are pit bulls, with owners often abandoning or poorly handling these dogs, prompting adoption hesitancy and debate over breed bans.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Trol
Jim Clark
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Goodman
Laura Segall
Jim Williams
Lone Tree
Iowa City Animal Center
Iowa City Center
Holiday flight hiccups spark tips for travelers
Midwest winter weather snarls push travelers to seek early arrivals and constant flight status checks. Airlines urge patience and use of Internet updates as hubs and snow delays disrupt schedules during Christmas travel.
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Tim Smith
American Airlines
Smith
Iowa
Pam Hinman
Jennifer Bagdade
Northwest Airlines
Bush vows progress as Iraq war drags on
President Bush in a prime time address says the United States is winning the war in Iraq and urges Americans not to give in to despair. He acknowledges setbacks and warns of more violence and death, while urging confidence in the mission and leadership.
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Washington
Bush
United States
Iraq
Bush address fuels debate amid Iraqi gains and Cheney visit
President Bush spoke from the Oval Office as violence disrupts election calm. Critics including Edward Kennedy and Harry Reid questioned goals for troop drawdown while Iraqi forces gain strength and experience. Reid praised Bush's candor but pressed for a clear exit plan.
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Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Bush
Senate
Harry Reid
D-Nev
U.S
Oval Office
Lehman recalls pivotal one vote city decisions
Iowa City remains shaped by 4 3 votes cast by outgoing Mayor Ernie Lehman during 12 years on the council. He notes key actions include an 18.4 million library expansion study, a 4.3 million First Avenue Scott Boulevard extension, and approval of Plaza Towers, a 14 story privately built project opening next year. He insists he has no regrets.
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Iowa City
Ernie Lehman
Lehman
First Avenue
Scott Boulevard
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