Saddam Hussein arraigned on war crimes charges in Baghdad
The deposed leader rejected war crimes and genocide charges at a public arraignment at Camp Victory near Baghdad. He denied involvement in the 1988 Anfal Kurdish campaign and the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, while criticizing the proceedings as Bushes theater. He appeared alone in a charcoal suit, handcuffed for transfer from a secret location.
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Public health curbs on homemade fund‑raiser foods
The Gazette reports Linn County Public Health now requires home made pies and canned goods sold at fish fries and festivals to be prepared in licensed, inspected kitchens. The change, tied to a state health law, excludes potlucks and church socials but stops short of farmers markets unless refrigeration is needed.
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Bionic Woman Rosemary Fries-Stanley defies limits with joints
Rosemary Fries-Stanley a 76 year old Cedar Rapids resident nicknamed the Bionic Woman has five artificial joints with a sixth on the way. She uses a pulley system to exercise her shoulder after right replacement in April and faces left shoulder surgery next month. Her story reflects a rise in arthroplasty as the aging population increases joint replacements nationwide.
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Lindsay Wagner
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Emerald Knights Lose Charitable Gambling License
State regulators revoke the Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps charitable bingo license for two years citing no charitable contributions tax returns missing records and improper cash control procedures. Bingo games in Cedar Rapids will continue pending an appeal as officials notify the corps secretary Susan Paine.
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Sherry Hopkins
State Division of Social and Charitable Gaming
Alliant Energy Halts Power Line Broadband Pilot in Cedar Rapids
Alliant Energy began a March 30 pilot to provide broadband Internet over power lines in Cedar Rapids but shut it down June 25 after repeated ham radio interference complaints. The Amateur Radio Relay League filed a formal FCC complaint, and the FCC has not acted yet. A device mounted on a utility pole on Glass Road NE was used in the test. Utilities pursue power line broadband despite ongoing interference concerns.
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