Bush praised as statesman amid optimistic tone
The piece contrasts upbeat views of George Bush with critique of media coverage and homelessness. It notes his broad appeal, cautions about overconfidence, and contemplates political dynamics as weeks unfold, while also marking Donald Kaul's departure from The Gazette and the author’s regard for Kaul’s work.
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George Bush
Gorbachev
Bush
White House
Republic
America
Donald Kaul
the Gazette
Des Moines Register
Register
Don
Cedar Rapids
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Ames Concert Tour Dates
Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has canceled a tour including shows at the Five Seasons Center and in Ames for personal reasons. Ticketholders are asked to return tickets for refunds via the Iowa State Center at Iowa State University. Tickets will also be refunded at the Five Seasons Center box office and outlets. The center hopes to reschedule the Ames concert between April and June with existing tickets honored.
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America
Lee Iacocca
H. Ross Perot
Jim Wright
George Mitchell
Congress
Bush
Ozzy Osbourne
Five Seasons Center
Ames
Iowa State Center
Iowa State University
Iowa
Osbourne
Imprecise Air Express Package Ties Three Men to Coke Bust
Investigators used an air express package addressed to a rural Manchester location to seize cocaine with an estimated street value of 10,000 dollars. Randall Sheckles, Roy Foster, and Michael Lunsford were arrested as the case unfolded with undercover calls at the Pamida store in Manchester and searches of shared addresses. Foster, arrested in Lamont during an amphetamine sale, faces multiple charges. Sheckles and Lunsford were released after charging documents were filed. This marks the Metro Narcotics Unit’s second boost from Airborne Express in recent months following prior Cedar Falls arrests.
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Rick Smith
Cezette
Air Express
Linn County
Dennis Fiser
Metro Narcotics Unit
Cedar Rapids
Airborne Express
Fiser
Manchester
Air Express Service
Randall Sheckles
Pamida
Sheckles
Foster
Costa Mesa
Calif
Lunsford
California
Farm Service
Lamont
Buchanan County
Steve Hepke
Delaware County
Cedar Falls
Palmer named Iowa DHS director to boost agency morale
Gov Branstad selects Charles Palmer from three finalists to lead the Iowa Department of Human Services. Palmer, acting director since Oct 1, vows accessible leadership and morale revitalization while pursuing improved child protection and welfare reform. Senate confirmation is pending.
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Bill Brewer
Des Moines
Charles Palmer
Iowa Department of Human Services
Terry Branstad
Palmer
Nancy Norman
Chuck Palmer
Branstad
Council On Human Services
John Pazour
Denver
Colo
Gary Stangler
Missouri Department of Social Services
Norman
Senate
Department of Social Services
Victor Preisser
Department
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
Hutchins
Keith Uhl
Lotto America Adds Drawings To Boost Iowa Odds
Iowa Lottery officials announce changes to Lotto America to attract players. Beginning Feb 3, 2 plays per $1 and jackpot drawings on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a 6 of 54 number choose requirement. Odds improve to 1 in 12.9 million, as sales in Iowa exceed 450000 weekly.
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Bill Brewer
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Lotto America
Ed Stanek
Iowa Lottery
Illinois
New York
Iowa
Stanek
Kansas
Missouri
Oregon
West Virginia
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
America
Vandalism spree nets three arrests in Coralville
Three people were arrested after an overnight vandalism spree in Coralville and Johnson County. About 50 windows were broken including a police officer's car. Jolene Haas and her son Duane Haaf face second degree criminal mischief charges while a 17 year old is charged as a juvenile.
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Koehn
Coralville
Jolene Haas
Boston Way
Jolene Haaf
Duane Haaf
James Brown given six year term in Georgia case
Soul singer James Brown received a six year prison sentence after pleading guilty to misdemeanor weapons and traffic charges and no contest to a DUI. His wife Adrienne Brown also faced DUI related penalties after a September incident triggering the two state car chase.
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Augusta
James Brown
Brown
Gayle B. Hamrick
Adrienne Brown
South Carolina
Hamrick
Cityline guide for Midwest events advertised
A monthly Des Moines Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City and St Louis events guide promoted by CITYLINE with contact number 363 7000 under Category 8300 for readers seeking regional happenings.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Kansas City
St. Louis
Call Cityline
Uptown Friday Nites may return in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees and Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association seek city approval to revive Uptown Friday Nites from 5 to 7 pm on Fridays May 12 to Sept 15 at the Ground Transportation Center outdoor plaza. Last year events drew 700 weekly attendees with live entertainment and meals.
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Cedar Rapids
Ground Transportation Center
Addressing Iowa's Senate and House Delegation in Washington
The text provides the mailing address for Iowa’s U.S. senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress. It specifies Washington, Sen. John Doe Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 for correspondence.
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Iowa
U.S
Congress
Washington
Sen
John Doe
Senate
Washington, D.C
Rep
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