Riverside Trek Fest Leads Weekend of Iowa Events
A Saturday lineup across Iowa includes Riverside Trek Fest, Brighton Whoopee Days, ArtsFest ’89 in Iowa City, Old Capitol Criterium in Iowa City, Cresco Howard County Fair, St Patrick Church Shamrock Festival in Cedar Rapids, and more. Multiple communities host parades fairs and races through Sunday and beyond with numerous family activities and local gatherings.
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Fairfax
Iowa City
Old Capitol
Cresco
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Washington
Inside Batman premiere draws crowded theatergoers
Moviegoers flock to a local theater for the 6 pm premiere of Batman. A Gazette papergirl rape investigation names a primary suspect after fluid samples were taken on March 27.
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Gazette
U-pick Strawberry Farms Grow Across Iowa
Iowa to see a surge of U pick strawberry farms including Glenn Moraine's Waubeek operation as readers explore Page 17C for details on new pick your own ventures and locations.
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Glenn Moraine
Waubeek
Iowa
Cedar Rapids golfer Corkey Nydle clinches eighth state senior title
Corkey Nydle of Cedar Rapids wins her eighth women's state senior golf crown at Ottumwa. The report notes her victory in a concise sport brief on page 1B and mentions Kirkwood’s athletic director Gregg Bosch resigning amidst mixed emotions on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapid
Corkey Nydle
Ottumwa
Gregg Bosch
Kirkwood
Chuckle: Some Things Are Bigger Than Money Bills
A light caption notes that some aspects of life outweigh money, citing bills as a humorous example. The line reflects a playful aside about everyday pressures and larger values.
Jaeger photographs Joe's truck amid campaign signs
Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jaeger photographed Sgt. Glen Fox's pickup displaying campaign signs reading Save Our City and Dump Jaeger. Fox and his wife view the incident as possible retaliation or harassment amid a department split between Jaeger supporters and opponents. Jaeger says he sought a photo with no intent to intimidate.
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Rick Smith Gazette
Glen Fox
Susan
Cedar Rapids Public Safety
Bob Jaeger
Jaeger
Sgt. Fox
Fox
Germany
Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
Robert Jaeger
Court strikes limit on dial-a-porn calls
The Supreme Court blocked part of the 1988 law that banned indecent telephone speech, ruling it unconstitutionally restricted adult conversations. It upheld the obscenity ban, allowing prosecutions for the most explicit material while permitting indecent speech.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Byron White
White
Senate OKs Democratic child care bill amid veto threat
The Senate approved a Democratic backed plan providing 1.75 billion dollars annually for low income parents and about 2 billion in tax credits for day care, despite Bush administration opposition. The measure moves to the House as Republicans criticize the plan as creating bureaucracy and oppose broad funding.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bush Administration
Marlin Fitzwater
Bush
Robert Dole
Dole
Small-town feud ends as tavern agrees to bar minors
Maxine Bebber led a four year crusade to keep minors from Hank's Tavern in North Buena Vista, a Mississippi River town of 155. Owner Mary Ludovissy signed an agreement not to serve or allow drinking on tavern property, approved unanimously by a council where relatives of her husband dominate. The town stayed cautious, noting no conviction previously, with lingering questions about the council's action.
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Val Swinton
Iowa
Bureau
Orth Buena Vista
Maxine Bebber
Clayton County
Mississippi River
Mary Ludovissy
Hank
Mary
Don
Bebber
Dubuque
Buena Vista
Mike Schuster
Don Ludovissy
Schuster
Gazette
Minors Gather for Local Drinking Event Sparks Concern
Report highlights a gathering of youths from multiple towns drawn to a drinking event. Local authorities warned of underage drinking risks as residents noted traffic and disturbance near the area. Police investigated mood and attendance as communities called for caution.
Linn poll shows opposition to riverboat gambling in Linn County
A Cedar Rapids survey of 200 residents by George Ross Research Associates for the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau found a majority oppose riverboat gambling on county waterways yet 9 of 10 want a ballot vote. If pursued, 7,500 signatures and a November ballot deadline are required. Garrett said plans could wait a year to watch others.
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Cedar Rapids
George Ross Research Associates
Convention Bureau Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Garrett
Convention Bureau
Garrett
Bureau
Chamber
Quad Cities
Cedar River
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