Iowa Students Aid Cuban Friends Meeting House
Four lowans spent two weeks in Banes Cuba aiding in rebuilding a deteriorating Friends meeting house. The group joined local volunteers on the mission trip to provide construction and community support.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2001
Page
1
Four lowans spent two weeks in Banes Cuba aiding in rebuilding a deteriorating Friends meeting house. The group joined local volunteers on the mission trip to provide construction and community support.
Seven time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt perished from head injuries after a high speed crash on the final turn of the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. His son Dale Jr. finished second as fans mourned the veteran driver.
Iowa unions representing about 2,000 nurses and health care staff at University Hospitals hold rallies as they press management for accountability. SEIU Local 199 leader Kim Miller says the events broaden discussion since public employees cannot strike.
Researchers report umbilical cord cells may repair brains after strokes. In animal tests these cells sped recovery with a bloodstream infusion, avoiding brain implantation. Dr. Paul Sanberg of USF aims to test in stroke patients within a year or two.
Former Iowa attorney general Bonnie Campbell says she will not pursue the Iowa 4th District seat and will return to law practice. She credits Sen. Tom Harkin and Sen. Chuck Grassley for support during the failed 8th Circuit nomination and notes the timing of the presidential process as a factor. Campbell, 52, also worked in the Justice Department and may move back to Iowa with her husband.
Associated Press describes 25 year old eil Gray of Keystone Nebraska who won 102000 on Powerball The Game Show while jailed in Omaha Nebraska for assaulting a police officer He learned of the draw while in custody and may spend the winnings only on cigarettes snacks a telecast set and small items at the prison canteen His parole eligibility date is May 18.
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