Budget amendment defeated in House vote on balancing the budget
The House narrowly rejected a constitutional budget balancing amendment 279 to 150, seven votes short of the two thirds needed. Iowa Republicans Tauke Leach Lightfoot and Grandy voted yes while Nagle and Smith opposed. President Bush called for a White House budget meeting as deficits bleakly widen.
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New challenges shift Cedar Rapids Fire Department duties
Cedar Rapids firefighters now spend the majority of runs on medical emergencies, not fires, reflecting a workplace shift as crews adopt new medical and rescue skills to adapt to a changing environment. Details available on page 5A.
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Elderfest fun Annual event brings 1000 seniors to Kirkwood
About 1,000 active seniors converge on Kirkwood Community College this Saturday for the 12th annual Elderfest. The event promises activities and demonstrations challenging the stereotype of seniors as passive. Details on page 6A.
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Sam's Wholesale Club To Open New Cedar Rapids Store
Sam's Wholesale Club hosted a get acquainted seminar at Collins Plaza Hotel for Cedar Rapids leaders as it prepares to open a new store in northeast Cedar Rapids in September. About 1,200 people applied for roughly 125 jobs. Details on page 6B.
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No Insurance Dim Future for Crop Insurance
A House Appropriation Committee vote to nearly eliminate the crop insurance program threatens to wipe out crop insurance in Iowa next year. Details on page 9B.
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Speedy ISU back Bryant draws Heisman buzz
Iowa State running back Blaise Bryant gains national attention this summer with praise from The Sporting News calling him the Cyclones’ Michael Jordan. He led the Big 8 last season with 1516 rushing yards and 120 points.
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Today’s Chuckle Birthday Party Presents Joking Line
A light humor note says birthday parties hinge on presents. The quip playfully highlights gifts as the highlight of celebrations.
Chewning on Trial After Wife's Death in Coralville
Frank Chewnning 41 testifies he "just snapped" during a facial massage turning deadly as he strangled his wife Dianne in Coralville Oct. 6 and drank a Crane and beer mixture before attempting suicide The Johnson County District Court trial resumes with defense witnesses expected before verdict.
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Marion library report urges $2.75 million new facility
A consultant recommends a new 22 000 square foot Marion library near downtown at an estimated cost of 2.75 million. The current 9 000 square foot Carnegie building would be inadequate and expansion is rejected as best long term option.
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Not dogs on menu at McCartney concert
Paul McCartney concert at Iowa State University sparks a meat debate with PeTA planning an information booth offering tofu not dogs. Spokesman Dan Mathews says at least ten staff will support the booth amid hostile calls from meat producers. McCartney and Linda McCartney are vegetarians. News conference planned before show. Iowa is a leading pork state and a top beef producer being fattened for market. Industry groups plan to ignore anti meat messages rather than protest.
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