Art from burned bulbs inspires Marion creator
Ragina Kroemer of Marion transforms discarded lightbulbs into art showcasing creativity. Thousands of RAGBRAI riders arrived in Oelwein for a stopover on their cross state trek. Sixteen Brazilian youth soccer players explore the U S visit. Kennedy Cougars defeat Urbandale 5 to 3 in a Class 4A baseball state quarterfinal. Hunters note snapping turtles offer tasty meat despite their challenging nature.
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Urbandale
Tomorrow Supper Club Elegance at The Lighthouse Inn
A refined evening as The Lighthouse Inn hosts a supper club with elegant ambience. Guests savor curated courses and jazz in a setting famed for harbor views and attentive service.
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Lighthouse Inn
Bluestem drops plan for Cedar Rapids waste transfer site
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency will not build a waste transfer station at Ingleside Drive due to Worley Warehousing Inc. objection over proximity to Quaker Oats food products. The board shifts focus to sites near the Water Pollution Control facility on Bertram Road and Highway 13 as a possible alternative.
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Cedar Rapids
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Bluestem
Bertram Road
Highway 13
Bluestem Board
Ingleside Dr
Sixth Street
Hawkeye Downs
Dave Hogan
Ingleside Drive
Worley Warehousing Inc
Quaker Oats
David Zahn
U.S. eyeing invasion plan for Iraq next year
Bush administration advances plans for a possible U.S.-led invasion of Iraq early next year. A 250,000 to 300,000 troop invasion would be supported by massive airstrikes. Turkey Kuwait and Qatar indicate permission to use territory for an attack.
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Washington
Saddam Hussein
U.S
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Iraq
Saddam
Turkey
Kuwait
Qatar
Puppy case sparks broad public emails urging charges
Johnson County Attorney J Patrick White has received nearly 300 emails this month urging him to prosecute Darren Hertzer 24 for animal neglect after a puppy was left in a hot car for three hours. White says the response shows strong public feeling about animals. Hertzer faces a serious misdemeanor charge in Johnson County District Court.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
J. Patrick White
White
Darren Hertzer
Hertzer
S. Dubuque St
Apt. 4
C R Preps New Elementary for August Opening
Cedar Rapids moves toward opening the Viola Gibson Elementary in northeast Cedar Rapids with partial possession this week. Construction crews finish touches as employees begin moving furniture and equipment into the school this Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Neighborhood gathering set for Cedar Rapids area Aug 7
The Gazette hosts an In The Neighborhood event for Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha communities around Viola Gibson on August 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school playground with a neighborhood photo at 6 15 p m. Ten year old Ben Fiedler, a former Jackson Elementary student, will enter fifth grade at Viola Turn to 10A.
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Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Viola Gibson
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Ben
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Viola
Slovenian swimmer pursues Mississippi river world record in Iowa leg
Martin Strel, 47, battles to set a world record by swimming the Mississippi from Lake Itasca toward the Gulf. Today he passes Lansing Harpers Ferry and Marquette on a 39 mile segment from DeSoto Wisconsin to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. He aims to exceed 2 414 miles by September 7 and remains on a high calorie diet while shedding about a pound daily.
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Iowa
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