U.S. health officials warn gaps in pandemic prep remain
Emergency preparedness officials report strong efforts by states and cities to prepare for flu pandemics bioterrorism or other health crises but say major challenges persist. The first report of its kind outlines gaps in coordination funding and readiness across jurisdictions amid ongoing threats.
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Not Guilty Plea in Bank Embezzlement Case
Former Hills Bank executive Steven F. Sueppel pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and money laundering in U.S. District Court. Judge Thomas Shields set the trial for April 21. Also noted are Camp Courageous expansion plans near Monticello, a Dilbert inspiration story, and a Cedar Rapids Xavier girls basketball regional final win.
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Correction notices update past inaccuracies on captions and results
The Gazette acknowledges errors on a Money page photo caption misdating a John Deere tractors shipment and on a Purdue versus Ohio State women's basketball headline misidentifying the winner. Ohio State won 72-56. Corrections will be published. readers may report issues by phone.
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Gazette Communications Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists weekly and annual subscription prices for carriers motor routes and mail editions. Contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries are provided.
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Cedar Rapids Iowa City Gazette Directory Contact Lines
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area contact numbers listed for circulation and inquiries. Includes entries for tips lines and general information with several phone numbers and references to the GazetteOnline directory.
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Gazette promotes farming via soybean ink and recycled paper
The Gazette outlines a commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Snow White Disorder and the myth of perfect celebrity marriage
A humorous essay argues most marriages, celebrity or otherwise, don’t fight over money. Readers see common squabbles about everyday annoyances, chairs, and household habits, illustrated by anecdotes from famous unions and a long joke about recliners and shared space. The piece closes with a personal plug for writer Jim Mullen.
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Workers win ability to sue over 401(k) mismanagement
The Supreme Court unanimously allows individuals to sue over mismanagement of 401(k) accounts, a ruling that could affect more than 50 million workers with about 3 trillion dollars invested. Justice Stevens notes retirement investing has reshaped the landscape since the last related ruling. The decision enables James LaRue to pursue a suit against DeWolff Boberg & Associates over 150000 dollars in losses from failed transfer instructions during market turbulence.
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Atlantis mission concludes as NASA eyes back-to-back shuttle launches
NASA welcomed Atlantis back from a near perfect shuttle mission to the ISS and Europe’s Columbus lab. The agency announced rapid planning for Endeavour’s March 11 liftoff and Discovery’s late May flight, part of Japan’s Kibo lab delivery.
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