Meet the Eagle Ridge residents in Marion feature
Neighbors invites readers to Today Meet the friendly folks in Marion's Eagle Ridge manufactured housing community. The Gazette hosts In the Neighborhood at 5 to 7 in the Eagle Ridge Community Room with details to follow on page 8B. Maytag Corp plans to lay off 100 employees in a broader business update. Campers cope with illness but focus on fun as they head into activities. Danny Bales of C R Kennedy is highlighted for drive and leadership in this week’s profiles.
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Eagle Ridge
the Gazette
Sheltered Reality Spreads Message Across Iowa
The youth music group Sheltered Reality tours Iowa delivering a fresh, upbeat message through performances and community outreach.
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Iowa
Accent
Moroccan student jailed after seeking fake Social Security card
Brahim Sidi, a 30 year old Moroccan student in Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obtain a Social Security card and remains jailed awaiting sentencing. He says Americans stereotype Muslims, while authorities link him to a network including Youssef Hmimssa who allegedly rented P O boxes in Iowa and issued fake SS cards.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Iowa City
Marshalltown
West Nile Virus Found in Linn County Iowa
The Linn County area reports West Nile virus presence after a dead crow tested positive at the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab. Testing showed the virus in a crow in Iowa City and in earlier cases in Scott County, prompting Linn County Public Health to warn residents that the entire county is at risk and to take mosquito precautions.
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Ve Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
University of Iowa Hygienic Lab
Iowa City
Scott County
Tom Hart
Hart
New York City
Johnson, Linn
Scott
Iowa
Opponents Trade Blame Over Tax Credit Proposals
Iowa lawmakers clash as Gov. Tom Vilsack faces charges of stealth taxes. Republican challenger Doug Gross accuses underfunded property tax credits and university tuition hikes of raising up to 100 million in extra property taxes and harming elderly and low income residents. Vilsack defense cites tax cuts and balanced budget.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Gross
Vilsack Campaign
Joe Householder
Householder
Terry Branstad
Doug Gross
Vilsack
Catholic reform meeting sparks mixed views in Dubuque
In Dubuque a tri state Voice of the Faithful meeting drew about 50 attendees from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin. Organizers say the reform group seeks church changes and support for abuse victims while critics worry it harms priests and church unity.
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Karma Wanamaker
Dubuque
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