Iowa City Man Found Dead Under Bridge After Reported Officer Hit
Police investigate a 32 year old homeless man John Stewart known as Johnny Boy found dead under a downtown Iowa City bridge. Investigators review uncorroborated claims a police officer kneeled him in the face prior to death and have called in the Division of Criminal Investigation. Autopsy pending.
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Iowa City
John Stewart
State Division of Criminal Investigation
DCI
Matt Johnson
Johnson
South Gilbert Street
Stephanie VanHousen
Stewart
Y. van Housen
Ralston Creek
Madrid bombings kill hundreds in coordinated rail attacks
A series of backpack bombs exploded on four Madrid commuter trains, killing at least 192 and injuring over 1,400. Authorities blamed Basque militants with a shadowy group claiming al Qaida responsibility, as panicked commuters fled Atocha station and other lines in the worst terrorist attack in Spanish history.
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Madrid
Spain
Riek Ae
al- Qaida
Grant Wood painting returns to Cedar Rapids for exhibit
The American Gothic painting by Grant Wood will travel from the Art Institute of Chicago to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in September 2005. The loan centers the show Grant Wood The 5 Turner Alley Studio Years, highlighting the artist’s Cedar Rapids studio above Turner Funeral Home. Tours will follow after the studio refurbishment due in December.
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Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood
White House
Art Institute of Chicago
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Museum
Wood
Turner Funeral Home
Second St
Ana
American Gothic Wins Bronze Prize at Art Institute
The painting American Gothic won the $300 bronze prize in a juried competition at the Art Institute of Chicago. It was purchased by the institute for $300 and measures 24.34 by 29.88 inches. The artist, who died in 1942, studied at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids and taught art in the district and at the University of Iowa Museum. Jane t PAINTING, PAGE 12A.
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Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Worship of idols fuels groupies across fame spectrum
The piece outlines how fans pursue celebrities from athletes to actors and politicians, fueling groupie culture from pro sports to college scenes. It notes Colorado football recruit sex party allegations and Iowa football recruit encounter investigations, with psychologist Steve DeVries explaining attention seeking and appeal.
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The
Gazette
University of Colorado
University of Iowa
Steve DeVries
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Unbeaten Waukon Eyes Class 3A Title Fight
Waukon High School senior Jessie Gilbertson cheered the Indians in Des Moines as they overcame a 12 point deficit to beat Atlantic 44 42 at the girls state tournament. They advance to face Charles City for the Class 3A championship Saturday.
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Jessie Gilbertson
Atlantic
Des Moines
Charles City
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