Peacemaker opposes U S strikes in Iraq debate
Sean Farren the Irish negotiator argues against precipitating a war over Saddam Hussein. He questions U S and allied rationale, cites risk to thousands of innocent lives, and recalls Northern Ireland’s 30 year path to peace. Farren speaks at Cornell College Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids churches. He warns martyrdom could backfire.
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Ine Gazette
Mount Vernon
Sean Farren
Ireland
Saddam Hussein
United States
al Farren
Cornell College
U.s.-Iraq
King Chapel
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Farren
Northern Ireland
U.S
Coun
Try
America
United Nations
Saddam
King
Third Ave
Riverboat gambling vote may wait until late summer or fall
In Cedar Rapids a public meeting showed voters leaning toward delaying the riverboat gambling vote until late August or early fall. Proponents argued for a well funded campaign with Grace Entertainment ready to back efforts, while opponents urged a timely decision.
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Matt Hempel
the Gazette
Barbara Sherman
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Don C. Welter
Eo Smart
Kazimour
Piersal
Man pleads guilty in AccessAir defrauding case
James Lester Killgo of Fort Lauderdale pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in a scheme against AccessAir, which shut down in 2001. The 85 year old, tied to Interjet Leasing, admitted taking a $400000 deposit that was moved to Bahamas accounts controlled by Irving Oestreich, who faces separate action. Killgo faces up to 25 years and a $750000 fine, with sentencing set for June 5.
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DES Moines
James Lester Killgo
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Irving Oestreich
Oestreich
al Overbaugh
U.S
Interjet
AccessAir
Bahamas
Killga
Interjet Leasing
Florida
Kiligo
Boswell to visit Cuba for Iowa farm exports
Rep. Leonard Boswell of Iowa, member of the House Agriculture Committee, plans a May visit to Cuba with the Des Moines Partners to promote export of Iowa farm products. He aims to expand international trade in a fair, responsible way and sees Cuba as a large untapped market.
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the Gazette
Washington
Leonard Boswell
House Agriculture Committee
Cuba
Iowa
Boswell
Democrat
Des Moines
Corn Beard
Agricula
Moldovan Musician Arrested After Wrong Turn Into Base
Igor Iachimoiuc, a Moldovan musician, spent three days in Rock Island County jail after guards found he had no identification when his group Cheres, performing in the Quad-Cities, mistakenly turned onto Arsenal Island on the Mississippi River during traffic delays on Interstate 74.
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INS
Tachimeiuc
Salt Lake City
Orrin Hatch
Quad-Cities
Towa
Windi
Arsenal Island
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Tachimeine
Cheres
Moline
Andriy Milavsky
Milavsky
Gale Smith
Arsenal
Lachimciuc
Evacuation Amid Hazardous Waste Spill in Johnson County
A Johnson County incident prompted a precautionary evacuation after a hazardous material spill. Responders secured the area and ordered residents within a designated radius to shelter in place until the scene was stabilized and air quality cleared. Local officials coordinate with state agencies for containment and remediation.
RiverRun project sparks Cedar Rapids tax debate and jobs claim
Cedar Rapids residents discuss RiverRun funding via a five year local sales tax. supporters praise construction jobs and neighborhood revitalization while opponents warn tax costs outweigh benefits. Co chairs emphasize parks and Czech Village redevelopment, tying past school bond context to current vote dynamics.
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Luense
Dochterman
Vote Yes
Riv
Czech Village
Corbett
Cedar
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Bill Grace
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Johnson County
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Ibew Local 406
Armana Cole
Novak Monument Co
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