NCAA Pairings Set for Men’s and Women’s Tournament
The NCAA announces pairings for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Schools expected to compete include top-seeded programs, with matchups shaping early bracket outcomes and potential rematches in the rounds to follow.
Rural towns debate local option sales tax adoption
Eastern Iowa communities increasingly rely on local option sales tax to fund basic services. Forty two towns already use the tax and six more plan to join this year, matching a growing regional pattern.
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New Pain Reliever Naproxen Launch Planned for May
A new over the counter painkiller named Naproxen is scheduled to hit stores in May. The report notes the growing variety of available pain relief options and directs readers to page 1C for details.
Residents win special election for Johnson County supervisor seat
Voters in Johnson County will vote April 12 to fill a vacated Board of Supervisors seat after residents challenged a committee decision to appoint someone. Details on page 2B.
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New SAT Revamp Raises Reading Emphasis and Tools
The test will feature more reading comprehension and livelier questions, with calculator use noted as one change students will notice. Details on page 2A.
Country stars light up Five Seasons Center night
Clay Walker Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown delivered an impressive country music show at the Five Seasons Center Saturday. The crowd enjoyed a strong set of tunes and high energy. Review on page 5B.
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Boy prep tournament opens in Des Moines today
The boys state basketball tournament begins today in Des Moines featuring several high school players with promising futures. Details on page 1D.
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Recipe Contest Promises Cash Prizes in Gazette
Tomorrow Recipes worth money prompt entry of favorite recipes in the 16th annual Gazette Recipe Contest. Six adult categories and one children category offer cash prizes. Food Plus! feature in Tuesday's Gazette highlights the event.
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Croats Muslims Draft Constitution for Bosnian Federation
Croats and Muslims in Bosnia-Herzegovina announced a 52 page constitution plan for a binational federation. They acknowledged postponing thorny state building while seeking Bosnian Serb cooperation. Talks move to Washington with a pledge to end fighting and form a central government and cantons.
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Oelwein Loses Last Direct Rail Link With Shop Closure
In Oelwein, Iowa the Chicago and North Western diesel repair shop will close within weeks sending 58 workers to Marshalltown Clinton or Proviso. Jerry Rogge a 62 year old machinist hopes for a transfer while many co workers face uncertainty in a town nicknamed Hub City due to rail lines.
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Israel bans Kach and Kahane Lives extremist groups
Israel's Cabinet outlawed the Kach and Kahane Lives groups as extremist actor organizations after the Hebron mosque attack that left at least 30 Palestinians dead. Leaders face up to 20 years in prison, members up to five, as the PLO pressure ties to peace talks.
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First Lady says she and Clinton to pay any owed taxes
Hillary Rodham Clinton told Time Newsweek she and the president are prepared to pay back taxes if underpayment on their Whitewater investment is found. White House counsel Lloyd Cutler predicts the controversy will turn out to be nothing. Kendall says only tax errors and improper deductions exist, not serious violations, as Kendall notes the matter is private.
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Bomb threats close Heathrow and Gatwick airports
London authorities closed Heathrow and Gatwick for two hours Sunday night after fresh bomb threats. Scotland Yard called the IRA tactic cynical and said no explosives were found. Airports reopened at 9:45 p.m. local time, but thousands of passengers were diverted or delayed amid ongoing mortar attacks on the airport complex.
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