Harkin's Cedar Rapids Courthouse Announcement Sparks Debate
A column questions Sen. Tom Harkin for announcing 15 million for Cedar Rapids federal courthouse site planning amid doubts about funding and priorities. The piece notes the lack of other Iowa lawmakers at the reveal, the project’s place on the funding list, and potential political motivations before broader budget action.
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Firefighters battle Wyoming forest blaze near luxury homes
Weary crews fought the 1,300 resident Wilson area fire for a seventh day as flames neared two miles from the community and within 200 feet of Crescent H mansions. About 1,000 firefighters, 11 helicopters and 10 air tankers worked to hold the line around 3,760 acres, while residents faced a long, dry threat.
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The Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink
The Gazette emphasizes eco friendly printing on recycled newsprint and urges readers to recycle papers at City Carton or nearby locations. It lists contact details for Gazette Communications Inc and subscription rates for various delivery options.
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China to restart rights dialogue with Washington
China agrees to renew formal talks with the United States on human rights and to consult American experts on weapons proliferation during a one day Powell visit. The talks aim to ease tensions before an October Bush visit while differences persist on arms sales to Taiwan and missile defense plans. Powell met Jiang Zemin Zhu Rongji and Qian Qichen, asserting U.S. missile defense would not threaten China’s nuclear deterrent.
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Correction note about Lou King positions at Iowa
The Gazette notes a correction clarifying that Lou King of Cedar Rapids played both defensive back and quarterback for the University of Iowa in the mid-1940s, though a Saturday story noted only one position. Readers may submit accuracy concerns by phone.
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