Weekend festival lineup crosses Davenport to Anamosa
This weekend features multiple events across Iowa led by the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival in Davenport and Delaware County Fair in Manchester. Other happenings include Jackson County Fair in Maquoketa, Backbone Bluegrass Festival in Grenary Point, and the Wapsi River Awareness Weekend at FB & Co. in Waubeek. Local activities include Vinton Popcorn City Cruise at 7 p.m. and Paint n Palette at Grant Wood Memorial Park near Anamosa.
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Cedar Rapids Writer Bets Time in Downtown Cedar Rapids
Iowa City author Betty McCollister favors downtown Cedar Rapids over malls. The feature profiles her city roots and work life on page 6A, highlighting her focus away from shopping centers.
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Today’s Chuckle plays on Who’s Who and What’s That
A lighthearted joke notes that some people appear in Who’s Who while others are tagged in Whats That as a playful contrast. The line hints at fame and recognition with a humorous twist.
Nagle tells farmers not to panic on drought aid passage
Rep. David Nagle says the drought aid bill will provide relief this fall and that aid estimates range from 500 million to 750 million dollars. He notes the measure, drafted by a bipartisan task force, should be finalized by mid August with USDA implementation within 60 days.
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Court blocks Justice Department drug testing plan
A federal judge in Washington blocked the Reagan administration plan to subject 1800 Justice Department workers in sensitive positions to random drug tests. The injunction cites Fourth Amendment concerns and leaves the outcome tied to pending Supreme Court rulings on other agencies. The decision halts the Aug. 26 start date and prompts an appeal for a stay.
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South Africa bans Cry Freedom after police seizure
The film opened in over 30 theaters with censor approval but was seized seven hours later by police citing threats and violence in the scenes. The Publication Appeals Board had allowed showing, while officials argued the film endangers public safety and state security.
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Rapid City fire 90 percent contained
Rapid City officials announced the 3000 acre forest fire on the western edge of Rapid City was 90 percent contained by Friday afternoon. Fire leaders expressed optimism about preventing further home losses as humidity rose, with containment expected by Sunday and evacuations already in place.
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Steve Gallegos
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Iowa's Urban Cancer Rates Top Rural
A study shows higher cancer incidence in Iowa's urban counties compared with rural areas. Researchers attribute urban risk to population density, environmental factors, and access to healthcare, with officials noting implications for prevention and screening programs.
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