Activists stage antiwar theater protest in Iowa City
The group performed scenes from an ancient antiwar play in Iowa City on Monday to oppose war plans. A Johnson County bill would ban skiing and jet skiing on the lake. Gus A Carlson linked to Groundhog Day poem series in Ramblin. Randall Brown resigns as assistant basketball coach after charges of possessing child porn. Revelers gear up for Ash Wednesday as Worldcom cuts Cedar Rapids staff. Fat Stanley travels to Attica with Iowa City cardiologist Cam Campbell.
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North Korea Intercepts Plane as Bush Warns on Action
North Korean fighter jets shadowed a U.S. RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the Sea of Japan. Four MiG jets intercepted the aircraft as it patrolled on Sunday, while President Bush warned he could pursue military action if diplomacy fails to resolve the standoff with Pyongyang.
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North Korean Plane Downing Kills 31 U S Fliers
A North Korean jet shot down a U S surveillance aircraft, killing all 31 Americans aboard. Fighters closed in within risky distance, radar beaming reported by officials, while no shots were fired during the twenty minute incident.
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Iraq destroys more armss and vows to answer weapons questions
Iraqi authorities report they destroyed additional missile equipment while pledging to answer questions about biological and chemical weapons. U.S. officials say Iraq is acting too slowly and pilots targeted only military sites in the southern no fly zone near Basra. Civilian casualties claimed by Iraq include six dead and fifteen wounded.
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Iraq crisis sparks UN demand push by major powers
France, Russia and China urge Iraq to meet U.N. demands to avert a broader conflict as U.S. mobilization intensifies. Reported are 852 bombers landing in Britain and the 101st Airborne setting up camps, with officials hinting at a vote on a new UN peacekeeping force for Iraq.
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East Iowa Jews hold divided views on Saddam removal
Community voices split over Iraq policy with some calling for quick action against Saddam Hussein and others urging caution. Many residents note personal ties to Israel and express varied religious and cultural concerns within local synagogues and groups.
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Cedar Rapids club seeks zoning to near park site
Midwest Hospitality asks the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission to expand adult entertainment rules beyond 450 feet from homes, churches, and schools to include parks and day care centers. The proposed site is across from Elmer Delaney Park at 5150 20th Ave SW, prompting city officials to review ordinance gaps after a recent plan.
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Finances Hamper Plans for Iown Sentencing Reforms
The legislature faces budget constraints that slow proposed changes to sentencing laws in Iown. Lawmakers cite limited funds as a barrier to implementing new procedures and oversight measures.
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