Cedar Rapids drops 35 year police helicopter program
Cedar Rapids City Council 8-1 votes to end the only police helicopter program in Iowa after 35 years. City Manager Jim Prosser asks for a quick grounding with a winding down and possible future regional revival funded with partners. Fire Chief Havlik notes the copter’s long service and emotional impact on the department.
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Plan to boost U S troops in Iraq faces criticism
Bush proposes adding 21 500 troops in Iraq drawing fire from lawmakers and critics who fear regional clashes with Iran Syria and political stagnation at home A poll shows most oppose sending more troops. Perspectives from Iraqi civilians and officials highlight deep skepticism about the plan and its implications.
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Syria
Condoleezza Rice
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Iraq
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Inauguration Celebration In Iowa City For Culver
Hundreds gathered under the Golden Dome at Old Capitol for the inaugural events in Iowa City honoring Gov elect Chet Culver. A gala at Hancher Auditorium featured Al Green and Tom Arnold with Culver declaring one Iowa and a future unlimited. Culver will be sworn in soon.
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Des Moines
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University of Iowa
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Pat Baxter- Rebal
le Claire
Train ride spurs nostalgia as Iowa whistle-stop tour tours politicians
Cindy Newton and Jay Crockett rode a nostalgic inaugural special from Ames to Grinnell aboard a train sponsored by Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. They likened the trip to historic political tactics of meeting constituents by rail while bunting and onlookers colored the scene. Newton recalled childhood rides and seized the chance to travel by passenger train in Iowa.
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Cindy Newton
Jay Crockett
Ames
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Newton
Iowa
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Worth County to boost education with casino funds
Worth County Development Authority will spend 1.1 million this year funding free preschool for all county children, tuition for two preschools, and nearly 3,980 college scholarships for juniors and seniors. Diamond Jo Worth Casino backs the program, aiming to expand as casino profits rise.
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Diamond To Worth Casino
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Son City
Kim Miller
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Miller
Manney
Jesus Aviles
Diamond Jo Worth Casino
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