Chavez wins vote to end term limits in Venezuela
President Chavez secured a referendum victory to abolish term limits allowing another bid in 2012 and beyond. Thousands gathered outside Miraflores Palace as Chavez sang the anthem and spoke to supporters.
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City incinerator sludge diverted to farmers after flood
The Water Pollution Control facility has been out of service since the June flood forcing disposal of biosolid sludge to farmers. Nearly all output is sent to farms as the plant awaits repairs and a safer long term plan.
Iowa Hawkeyes edge Minnesota 25 9 in tough wrestling meet
Iowa Stays undefeated in a 25 9 wrestling win over Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena before 10 095 fans. Coach Tom Brands called it a hard fought victory for the nationally top ranked Hawkeyes.
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Autopilot suspected in fatal Colgan Flight 3407 crash
Investigators say the commuter Dash 8 Q400 was on autopilot until moments before the crash near Buffalo in icy weather. The NTSB notes stick shaker use would have switched off autopilot. de-icing was active. The fireball end killed 49 aboard and one on the ground. pilots faced severe icing and high G forces.
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High turnover fuels nursing shortage in US hospitals
New nurses like Katie O Bryan quit early after brief stints in overwhelmed ERs. Programs such as Versant RN Residency aim to reduce turnover by pairing novices with mentors in 18 week training, cutting Miami area Baptist Health South Florida turnover from 22 to 10 percent.
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Lottery draws and results for February weekend
Iowa Illinois Pick 3 Evening 7 8 1 Pick 4 Evening 7 3 5 9 Saturday Powerball 2 8 9 33 45 Powerball 5 Jackpot 92.7 million no winner. Wednesday jackpot 105 million Illinois Little Lotto 9 12 27 34 36 Hot Lotto 8 10 21 23 32 Hot Ball 19.
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The Gazette Contact and Subscription Rates Notice
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with mail and carrier rates listed for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. Subscription options include 7 issues weekly 4 weeks 20.97 and 52 weeks 256.95 for local delivery, with higher rates for out of state and territories.
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Contact details and toll-free numbers for Gazette staff
The snippet lists contact lines for general news in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, including newsroom, tip line, circulation, toll free numbers, and a company directory with an email link at GazetteOnline.com.
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Gazette urges readers to recycle papers and ink
The Gazette promotes recycling by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Dr. SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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