Inmates Earn GED At Iowa Oakdale Grad Ceremony
Jeremy Tucker joined 27 other inmates as they received GED certificates at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Oakdale. The ceremony Thursday highlighted education efforts within the facility and marked a milestone for the participants.
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Iowa Medical Classification Center
Oakdale
Martha Stewart Father's Day ideas in Accent section
Martha Stewart suggests quesadillas and grilled vegetables for Father’s Day in Accent 14A. The column offers quick, practical recipe ideas and seasonal grilling tips for a family celebration.
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Iowa Storm Downed Trees Power Lines Tornado
A storm in eastern Iowa on Thursday toppled trees and power lines and produced a harmless tornado. Authorities reported no injuries. damage assessments were underway.
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Internet drives $301 billion economy and 1.2 million jobs
A University of Texas study finds the Internet generates 301 billion dollars in economic activity and supports over 1.2 million jobs. The report outlines the broad impact across sectors and regions.
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Two Cedar Rapids Pro Golfers Lead Inaugural Open
Two local pros Caine Fitzgerald and Sean McCarty are among the favorites as the inaugural Greater Cedar Rapids Open tees off this morning. Details, 1D.
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Caine Fitzgerald
Sean McCarty
State buys 1700 acres in Allamakee for anglers access
The state acquires about 1 700 acres in Allamakee County to expand access to Waterloo Creek for anglers. The purchase noted in official details.
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Allamakee County
Waterloo Creek
Walking Gains Respect as Exercise
Walking offers most health benefits of serious exercise while posing lower injury risk. The item notes growing acceptance and endurance benefits as a practical fitness option.
Serbs Withdraw as NATO Ends Kosovo Bombing Campaign
Yugoslav troops pull out of Kosovo in trucks and armored vehicles prompting NATO to halt the air campaign. The UN authorizes a heavily armed peacekeeping force to restore order with troops massing in Macedonia ready to enter Kosovo as early as today. General Jackson says withdrawal should not be exploited by the Kosovo Liberation Army. Clinton hails a safer world as leaders warn against further incidents.
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Kosovars Arriving in Iowa City Area Exchange for Housing Support
Ten Kosovars, three adults and seven children, are expected Monday to Cedar Rapids then moved to the Iowa City Coralville area. They fly from a Macedonian camp and have relatives there. Lutheran Social Services will provide housing and medical exams with aim of employment within three months.
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Ely residents plot against Cedar Rapids landfill plan
About 200 neighbors met at the Ely Legion Hall to oppose Bluestem Solid Waste Agency using 425 acres near Cedar Rapids for a landfill. They accuse council members of political motives and plan to contact officials, with attorney Wallace Taylor urging residents to act.
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Cedar Rapids ice arena to receive 600000 in gifts
McLeodUSA founder Pam Hinman says four donors including MidAmerican Energy Lavern Busse and the Schwartz Family Foundation will give 150000 each to SKATE Inc. toward an 112 million two sheet rink project with 4000 seats. Groundbreaking is set for 5 p.m. Saturday with completion planned late this year.
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Veterans Memorial Stadium
Ted Schwartz
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Iowa inmate paroled after 18 months of 25 year term
Jeffrey Berryhill, 22, with no prior record, was released on parole after serving 18 months of a 25 year sentence for first degree burglary. The parole board cited low risk of reoffense and recommended release following review prompted by an ABC News 20/20 piece criticizing mandatory sentencing. Berryhill expressed remorse and plans to live with an uncle.
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