Discovery returns to flight after Columbia tragedy
Seven astronauts aboard the shuttle Discovery launch on a 12 day test flight from Kennedy Space Center testing new equipment and high altitude inspections to prove safety for a return to Earth. The mission follows the February tragedy of the Columbia disaster and includes tribute to the fallen crew.
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Marion Woman Faces Five Thousand Credit Card Charges
Julie Peterson of Marion discovered $4957 in unauthorized charges on her credit card for July 20 and 21. Charges included two restaurant visits above $200 each and three pharmacy purchases over $100, suggesting a shopping spree in Paris is implied but not proven.
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Nations Top Paid Maternity Leave Gap Widens
In Santa Fe Linda Strauss McIlroy returns to work with a 2 month old while Suzanne Dobson in Vancouver resumes after 14 months of paid leave. Sweden plans 16 months of parental leave at 80 percent. The U S lags behind with 12 week job protected leave under the FMLA. Australia offers one year.
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Cedar Rapids teen enjoys Camp Shapedown finale and plans
Jessica Rudolph, 16, of Cedar Rapids celebrates a teammate's strike at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center on July 21 the final day of a Camp Shapedown session. Another session is planned August 8 to 18 and a Fun and Fitness day camp for Cedar Rapids residents will be offered next week.
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Camps Change Habits for Cedar Rapids Girls
Jessica Rudolph and her sister Jami cut hours of screen time after a two week Camp Shapedown session at St. Luke's Hospital. Twelve campers aged 11 to 16 learned healthier eating and more activity, reflecting a rise in weight loss oriented camps.
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Missouri captain to lead Iowa City police force
Samuel Hargadine a Columbia Missouri police captain with 23 years in law enforcement was chosen as Iowa City's new police chief. He is executive assistant to Columbia Police Chief Randy Boehm and would face City Council approval with a vote possible Tuesday after the Monday meeting.
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