Haiti Capital Quiet After Pro Government Push
Pro government mobs vanished from Port au Prince streets after an appeal from President Aristide. A rebel leader pledged to honor a U.S. appeal not to attack the capital as White House pressure intensified. The United States signaled willingness to back multilateral efforts to restore order.
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Haiti Rebellion Kills Over a Hundred as Marines Weigh Haiti Duty
The four week uprising in Haiti leaves more than 100 dead as Pentagon considers sending 2,200 U.S. Marines to waters near Haiti to guard Americans and prevent refugee flows. Port-au-Prince morgue fills with 25 to 30 bodies, rebel chief Guy Philippe claims fighters will not attack Port-au-Prince.
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Public Health Budget Pressure from Rising Drug Costs
Counties Linn and Johnson struggle to fund indigent mental health care as prescription prices rise. Linn set aside 145000 for medicines but spent 196000 by midyear. Johnson budgeted 500000 for psychotropic drugs likely to hit 700000 by June 30. No patients go without, but funds are realigning across budgets.
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Johnson County
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Cash-strapped schools rely less on substitutes in region
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area schools, substitute use has fallen. Amanda Martin, a former Penn Elementary substitute, notes easier days and more regular teachers in classrooms as districts reduce staff development and lean on fewer substitute hires.
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Cedar Rapids
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Investigation probes substitute teachers in area schools
Gazette and KCRG TV9 report on use of substitute teachers in local districts. Interviews with administrators and educators show demand for regular staff while teachers attend fewer professional training programs. Page 135A notes districts relying on substitutes.
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Leap Day in Sync with the Sun
The calendar adds February 29 every four years to align 365.25 days per year with the solar year. Despite leap years, a century rule skips a leap year unless the year is divisible by 400, as in 1900 versus 2000.
Cedar Rapids Symphony Guild Follies marks 25 years
The Cedar Rapids Symphony Guild hosts its Follies event celebrating 25 years of community entertainment in Arts and Books. The show spotlights local performers and raises funds for the symphony.
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Leap Day Extra Special For East Iowans
A leap year extra day falls on Sunday for the first time since 1976. Psychologist Vivian Barnette notes some people may miss it while deadlines or month-end goals influence impact. Clarence Frazer and Maryann Filosa of Cedar Rapids are among those who embrace LEAP.
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Maryann Filosa
Cedar Rapids
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