Hopkinton Civil War Days Roar Back This Weekend
History comes alive as Hopkinton hosts annual Civil War Days today and Sunday with reenactments and exhibits. Community events include Preston Firemen Legion celebration and St Josephs Fun Days in Marion plus a Summer Toy Festival in Dyersville and Bluegrass weekend at Tipton fairgrounds.
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Interest rate cut set for VA home loans Monday
The article notes a forthcoming reduction in interest rates for federally backed VA home mortgages, scheduled to take effect Monday. Page 7B.
Ames Woman Found Murdered. Off-Duty Cop Discovers Body
An Ames woman was murdered on Sunday and her decapitated body was found by an off duty policeman. Authorities described the scene as troubling and ongoing probes aim to identify a motive and suspect.
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Crime Stoppers series could aid rewards program
The Gazette invites readers to follow its Crime Stoppers series on Page 10B, offering tips to solve crimes and earn rewards.
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Walker Native Designs Two Christian Magazines
A Walker native has created two Christian magazines, including one specifically for children. The feature highlights the creator’s faith driven project and its aim to provide devotional and educational material for young readers.
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Today’s Chuckle Overcharging Cards Sparks Plastic Pun
Jokes about billing woes turn into a quip about plastic surgery as a lighthearted pun on charge card overuse.
Branstad weighs veto on lottery extension plan
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad indicated he will likely veto Senate File 546 extending the lottery beyond 1990 due to attached provisions shifting Capitol complex management from the executive to the Legislature. He favors extending the lottery as a permanent venture and may issue an executive order to keep operations if vetoed, while potentially using an item veto to remove objectionable sections if treated as an appropriations measure.
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Businessman pleads guilty to drug charges in Iowa case
Rodney Jiruska 44 of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to two federal cocaine counts and agreed to forfeit his home. He cooperates with the U S Attorney to prosecute four other Eastern Iowa businessmen tied to spring indictments. The plea ends five counts and references alleged cocaine parties at his home and an attorney who bought cocaine from him.
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Crowds Resist Troops at Beijing Tiananmen Square
Tens of thousands of troops advanced toward Tiananmen Square as student protesters and citizens implored them not to crush the movement for democracy. Soldiers moved along Changan Avenue while students from Beijing University and Beijing Normal University gathered to block the advance, with calm observed around the square and Beethoven's Ode to Joy playing.
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Rabbits Seen In Cedar Rapids Gardens Hit Roses And Veggies
Eastern Iowans report higher wild rabbit numbers this year harming roses daisies tomatoes and asparagus. Gardeners blame drought and milder winter while experts note varying opinions on rabbit population trends and advise fences deterrents traps and repellents to protect plantings.
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Is this heaven Iowa ad sparks state promotion hopes
Governor praised the Field of Dreams line Is this heaven No it s Iowa as a strong promotional asset. he asked the Iowa Film Office to explore reproducing the line on shirts billboards or similar media with movie acknowledgement. He called the film the best he s ever seen and noted his wife had a milder view.
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