Hope in an Ocean of Despair by Deborah Mathis Column
Deborah Mathis substitutes for Mike Deupree and explores finding faith hope and reform amid national woes. She calls for renewed decency, safer communities, and constructive dialogue while rejecting cynicism and compassion fatigue.
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Correction on Grace Zimmerman party and contact policy
Grace Zimmerman, who retired December 31 after 12 years as Jones County treasurer, is a Democrat. The Gazette acknowledges party mislabeling in some editions and will publish corrections or clarifications as needed. Phone 398-8313.
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Signs of Devotion: Stories by Maxine Chernoff
A brisk collection by Maxine Chernoff features deftly drawn characters who feel familiar and sharp. The author races through each tale with energy and insight, shaping vivid scenes such as a coffee shop booth carved with initials, leaving readers enthralled by clever, restrained storytelling.
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Broken fuel line blamed for loss of Mars Observer
An independent board concluded the Mars Observer most likely failed from a massive rupture in the pressurization system after a pressurization sequence. The report cites a catastrophic event ending the mission, with no conclusive evidence due to lack of telemetry and no smoking gun.
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Today January 6 Event Roundup in Iowa City Area
Activities include Big Kids story time at Iowa City Public Library Hazel West gate Story Room for ages 3 plus at 10 30 a m. Folktales with Tom and Deanne. Lectures cover Modern Musical Theatre music of Stephen Sondheim at Coe College Hickok Hall 105 led by Richard Hoffman. Globetrotters game at Five Seasons Center 7 30 p m with tiered pricing and youth discounts. Community clinics recycling and local government meetings listed with times and locations.
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Cityline Calendar: Cedar Rapids and Iowa City events
Calendar listings for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City provide event details with contact numbers 363 7000 and 337 7000. Includes local happenings and venue notes for residents planning activities. Remove ambiguity by confirming dates with listed lines.
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The Gazette promotes green ink and recycling effort
The Gazette outlines commitments to future farming with soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers in boxes at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 and notes subscription rates and mailing offices.
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Stars Align in Zodiac Call Line
A quirky ad invites readers to call a personal zodiac line listing Libra Pisces Sagittarius and Taurus Virgo signs. The message references a “Zoadiac” line and includes scattered numbers 4407 4410 4404.
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Fleiss denies naming clients in Vanity Fair interview
Heidi Fleiss tells KTTV she did not name Charlie Sheen or Jon Peters and says she was used as a pawn in Vanity Fair’s February piece. Sheen calls the purported sex tape claim impossible and Peters could not be reached for comment.
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