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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2009
Page
1
Riverside hosted the 25th annual TrekFest celebrating Star Trek culture with fans, vendors, and activity throughout the weekend highlighting costumes, panels, and theme events.
In the Confederations Cup final, Brazil overturned a halftime deficit to beat the United States 3 2 as three second half goals overturned the early U S lead. Brazil surged after the break to claim the title.
Bernard Madoff's multiyear fraud destroyed the savings of thousands of investors worldwide including many retirees. They face bill payments as their nests eggs vanish and futures look uncertain. Billy Mays, a bold television pitchman, died at his Florida home at age 50. The cause of death wasn’t released.
Minority children face hurdles accessing organized sports due to cost transportation and language barriers. Jayam Jau regui and Angel Juarez, ages 10 and 7, spend indoors while their mothers urge bilingual signup forms and interpreters at the YMCA or city recreation department. Health experts warn inactivity raises obesity and risk for high blood pressure and diabetes.
The blocks long queue to enter Ed Thomas's visitation at First Congregational Church drew crowds four days after the shooting death of the 58 year old coach. Community members expressed sorrow and support for his wife Jan and sons Aaron and Todd as line behavior remained orderly.
Cedar Rapids School District owns a nearly century old art reserve valued at about 16 million dollars. Grant Wood Elementary contains seven Wood pieces including Farm on the Hill drawings donated in 1951 by Wood’s siblings. The overall collection stems from memorial gifts by staff and students, with Wilson Junior High students initiating a penny drive for a Wood painting.
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