Candidates argue Iraq war stance in Iowa race
The discussion shows Dean and Kucinich opposing war with Iraq while Edwards and Lieberman support disarming Saddam and consider military options. Edwards warns against opportunistic voting. Dean notes candidates split on the Iraq resolution. Edwards heads to Cedar Rapids breakfast. Gephardt prepares a formal campaign entry in Missouri and Des Moines events.
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Cedar Rapids
Missouri
Dick Gephardt
St. Louis
Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council
Des Moines
John Edwards
North Carolina
Elsie Mason Manor
2004 Presidential Hopefuls Scorecard Totals Various Names
A scorecard lists candidates and would be contenders for the 2004 race. Howard Dean John Edwards Dick Gephardt John Kerry Joe Lieberman Al Sharpton are named alongside ex-VP Al Gore who says he will not campaign. Dennis Kucinich Carol Moseley Braun Bob Graham Gary Hart Chris Dodd Wesley Clark are noted as exploring candidacy or considering entry.
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Public notice of sex offender listing in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police warn community about Darren Farmer age unknown listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. Description: white male 5 feet 8 inches 158 pounds brown hat blue arm patch left elbow. Convicted September 1990 for second degree sexual abuse. Moderate risk. Public access through Iowa Sex Offender Registry at iowasexoffender.com.
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Lary Nelson Center
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Meeting Set on Sixth Annual Australia Trip
Cedar Rapids Summit Schools sponsor their sixth annual trip to Australia with an informational meeting from 6 30 to 7 30 pm Thursday at Summit School 1010 Regent St NE open to fifth grade students and older and their parents. Travelers snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef tour major attractions and hike through rain forest for information call Char Hegland at 294 2036 or email charhegland hotmail com
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Smallpox Vaccine Guarded as Precautions Rise
Iowa troopers will transport the vaccine and a Public Health employee will oversee its administration. Dr. Charles Helms, chief of the US Hospital medical staff, says hospital response teams may face confusion in the initial two weeks. Iowa will have 15 hospital based teams coordinating with the Public Health Department to track exposures and patient care. Contact available for more details.
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Department of Public Health
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US Hospital
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Iowa Department of Public Health
Ramblin Clayt: From pilots to Dixieland shows
Clayt Rasdal profile notes his 1950s HSI demonstrations in Moline Cedar Rapids era and retirement in 1982. Son John, a US Airways pilot in Tampa, exceeds his 14,000 flight hours. Clayt now guides a Dixieland band with the Czech Plus and remains active musically despite aging. Leah, his wife of 57 years, smiles at his perpetual music making.
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Gronemeyer Named Prairie High Principal at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids The College Community school board hired Mark Gronemeyer as principal of Prairie High, effective July 1, with a $93,000 annual salary. Principal Ken Steine retires June 30 after 29 years. Gronemeyer formerly led Jefferson-Scranton High School since 1998. Superintendent Mick Starcevich resigns to become executive vice president at Kirkwood Community College. The district may hire a search firm. bids on refinancing about $4.9 million in bonds are due March 11, with potential savings of $151,000 over nine years.
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Mick Starcevich
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids revaluation process kicks off for commercial properties
Cedar Rapids property owners begin a three to four month period to contest new commercial valuations issued after site visits by Vanguard Appraisals. While some owners expect rises, others may see reductions as adjustments are made to reflect true market value.
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Darryl Risting
Vanguard Appraisals Inc
Cedar Rapids
Ellars
Vanguard
Board of Review
Linn-Mar plans earlier start for high school in 2003-04
Linn-Mar proposes moving high school start to Aug 25 while elementary and middle schools begin Aug 27 under a trimester calendar for most buildings. The plan, reviewed by the school board, would keep high school on a quarter/semester schedule and adjust to new K-8 construction.
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Marion- High School
Linn- Mar School Board
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