Farmers market draws tourists to Central City area
Central City sees visitors arriving for the farmers market extend their stay to explore the surrounding area. Businesses note increased foot traffic and longer ziyaret duration as tourism spills over from market day. Local officials say the market boosts regional exposure and economic activity.
Great Cardboard Boat Regatta Hits Cedar Rapids Waters
Boaters test cardboard creations in Cedar Rapids during Freedom Fest as the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta unfolds this weekend. Pictures on 6B and festival schedule on 1B.
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St Pauls Lutheran Rebuilds After Fire at Temporary Home
After a church fire, St Pauls Lutheran members continue activities in a temporary facility. Three-time champ Kris Inle Helledy eyes fourth title at the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K in Cedar Rapids. Vets note new medicines ease the declawing process amid debate.
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Cedar Rapids
Tomorrow Festival Showcases Mediterranean Cuisine
The Tomorrow Festival features a relay of Mediterranean dishes with vendors offering hummus, falafel, seafood bowls, and olive oil tastings. Local chefs and cultural groups host tastings and live music, inviting residents to explore coastal flavors through a family friendly afternoon.
Index Plot Bridge Classified Comics and More
A compact listing highlights site sections including Bridge and Classifieds with features in comics and computers. Readers are guided to sections 5 through 6D for comics and 4D for computers while 8E covers index plot material.
Confidence in Cedar Rapids City Council Drops in Survey
The Gazette Communications survey of 257 Cedar Rapids adults shows 58 percent express some or high confidence in the council's handling of spending and taxes, down from 65 percent in August 2000 and 12 percent with no or low confidence today.
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Confidence in Cedar Rapids City Council Spending
Gazette Communications Market Research & Analysis Dept reports on public confidence in the Cedar Rapids City Council’s ability to set spending priorities and allocate tax dollars prudently in the city’s best interests.
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African Dust Carries Microbes Across Atlantic
Researchers led by Dale Griffin report in Aerobiologia that dust from African deserts may carry opportunistic pathogens across the Atlantic. About 10 percent of microbes identified could affect immunocompromised individuals, though healthy people are largely unaffected.
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Dale Griffin
U.S. Geological Survey
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Background checks reduce gun buys and rejections rise
The Justice Department report shows 153000 of nearly 7.7 million prospective gun sales were blocked by background checks in 2000, with an 11 percent drop in applicants from 1999 to 2000. States reported declines overall, Indiana and California with the largest drops, while most rejections stemmed from felony or domestic violence records.
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Center marks 30 years of Latino Native American Cultural Center
Ruth Pushetonequa and two students formed the Chicano and Indian American Student Union in 1970 to preserve identity. The group established a home on Clinton Street and later the Latino Native American Cultural Center at 308 Melrose Ave. The center will celebrate its anniversary next weekend with events led by founders and university leaders.
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Rusty” Barcelo
Clinton Street
Chicano Indian American Cultural Center
Latino Native American Cultural Center
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Iowa City
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Latino Native American Center marks 30th anniversary event
The Latino Native American Cultural Center hosts its 30th anniversary celebration with plans for alumni students residents and community members to attend. Adele Rodriguez is the contact at 319 335 0591 and adele rodriguez uiewa.edu for information.
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