Irish New Year parade entry takes second in Cedar Rapids
A St Patrick's Day parade entry titled Irish New Year sponsored by the VIP Lounge placed second in the best walking entry category during Saturday afternoon festivities on Cedar Rapids parade route.
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Bush energy plan hinges on Alaska drill in wildlife refuge
Washington expects the administration to roll out an energy program in April emphasizing oil exploration in a wildlife refuge in Alaska and tax incentives to spur exploration across the lower 48 states.
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ANWR oil drilling fight rises in U S Senate
Senators face a battle over opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain to oil and gas development. Environmental groups warn of caribou migration disruption while Republicans push the energy bill despite Harkin and others opposition.
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Parade Winners Spotlight and St. Patrick’s Day Across Nation
Inside pages feature Parade photos and story with winners from 1B. The 5B section covers how St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated across the nation, highlighting city observations and public festivities.
College students cut heating bills with cold apartments
Three Coe College students in Eastern Iowa faced high winter costs as their January bill reached about $100 after dropping heat from 65 to 50 degrees. Mandy Groth, 22, describes the chilly living room and efforts to save money amid the cold.
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Juergens Wins 133-Pound NCAA Wrestling Title at Carver-Hawkeye
Eric Juergens of the University of Iowa captured the 133 pound title at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in Iowa City beating Johnny Thompson of Oklahoma State. The event drew 81,460 spectators across six sessions over three days at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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Gophers win NCAA wrestling title without a finalist
Minnesota caps history making season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena by amassing 138.5 points to claim the NCAA Division I wrestling championship the first time a program crowns 10 All Americans while Iowa places second. Oklahoma State finishes third as several champions are crowned across weight classes.
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