Today in history highlights from 1802 to 2005 events
Major milestones include West Point opening in 1802, Monroe's death in 1831, Coolidge birth in 1872, 1894 Hawaii proclaimed, Johnson Jeffries fight in 1910, Gehrig farewell in 1939, Philippine independence 1946, flags unfurled 1959 and 1960, Entebbe raid 1976, OpSail 2000, and Bush 2005 wartime remarks.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
United States
James Monroe
New York City
Calvin Coolidge
Plymouth
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaii
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Reno
Nev
Lou Gehrig
New York
Yankee Stadium
Philippines
U.S
America
Entebbe
Uganda
Air France
New York Harbor
George W. Bush
Morgantown
W.V
Iraq
Saturday Powerball and Lottery Results Summary
Saturday drawings show Powerball 3 10 14 52 53 and Powerball 3 with a $41 million jackpot. Iowa Lottery prizes include $100,000 Cash Game and multiple Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers, with Hot Lotto and Illinois Lotto results listed. The 6-of-48 jackpot stands at $2.5 million.
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Iowa
Illinois
Gazette publication and subscription information
The Gazette published in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides daily issues and subscription options. Rates cover carrier and motor route delivery as well as mail plans for Morning Editions and Sunday editions with varying weekly and yearly prices.
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Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Communications Inc
U.S
Associated Press
Gazette Communications, Inc
P.O
Contact Lines for Cedar Rapids Newsroom and Circulation
General news desk phone numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City listed with tips line and toll free circulation contacts. Includes local lines for news, circulation, and tips.
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General News
Cedar Rapids
Lowa City
Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette highlights its environmental efforts by printing with soybean ink and on recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Dr SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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the Gazette
Ingleside Dr
Celebration of Freedom Fireworks Over Cedar Rapids
City event calendar lists a 9 p.m. fireworks show at the 50 Second Avenue Bridge in downtown Cedar Rapids tied to the Celebration of Freedom. Also noted is the Hiawatha Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Guthridge Park on 10th Avenue.
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Second Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Farmers Market
Guthridge Park
10Th Avenue
Independence Day Reflections on Freedoms and Sacrifices
The Gazette spotlights the U S independence celebration and the enduring free press tenets noted by the Emerys in The Press and America. It cites DoD figures showing nearly 1.01 million Americans die in wars since 1776, alongside 1.6 million wounded, and highlights Orlan Love reporting on veterans’ duties and testimonies.
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Committee To Protect Journalists
United States
U.S
Afghanistan
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Department
Iran
Lebanon
Grenada
Orlan Love
Pvt
William Wessely
Iowa National Guard
Son of Iowa Regina official dies in Afghanistan crash
Air Force Captain David Wisniewski, 31, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a June 9 Black Hawk crash in Afghanistan during his fifth tour. He rescued three on the ground, was stationed at Nellis AFB, and is the son of Regina Activities Director Chet Wisniewski. Funeral services are pending.
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Iowa News Service
Iowa City
Iowa
Afghanistan
David Wisniewski
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Wisniewski
Iowa City Regina
Chet Wisniewski
Air Force
Woodbury Central
Moville
United States Air Force Academy
Las Vegas
Nellis Air Force Base
Nevada
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