Red clad Czechs mark St Josephs Day in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Czech Village red dressed celebrants observed St Josephs Day amid cool weather. Jan Stegen noted lower turnout yet attendees and children collected candy while Red Hatters in a trolley paraded by. Bar hopping and warm drinks drew crowds as locals like Chris Hartman shared Czech heritage and identity.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jan Stegen
Chris Hartman
Hartman
St Josephs Day Parade Winners Named at Local Festivities
Winners announced for float vehicle and walker categories at the St Josephs Day parade. Top floats include Quilting Red Hatters and Dick Kula-Vehicle. walkers include Sokols gymnastic group and Cedar Rapids Kernels. Local residents discuss Czech heritage and parade participation.
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Quilting Red Hatters
Fleck Sales
Bohemia Pub
Dick Kula
Paul Garner
Sharon Watkins
Watson's Service
Amvets Post O ~ Walkers
Sokols Gymnastic Group
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Asbury United Methodist Church
Berry cites gaps in economy health care and education
Iowa state Rep. Deborah Berry tells attendees at the Alliant Energy ninth annual banquet that Medicaid faces a 75 million shortfall this year amid a struggling economy. She urges higher paying jobs and closes student achievement gaps to reduce state dependence. Berry notes an after school program in Waterloo showing progress after earlier watch-list status.
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Kurt Rogahn
Q Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Deborah Berry
D-Waterloo
Alliant Energy
Clarion Hotel
Iowa
Berry
Health and Human Services
Waterloo
Lottery results and jackpots from March draws
Saturday results list Powerball numbers 1 21 28 32 41 Powerball 9 jackpot 10 million with play 4. Iowa 100000 Cash Game numbers 9 17 25 29 32 Hot Lotto 68 16 18 33 hot ball 14. Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for Iowa Illinois. Little Lotto 1 15 26 30 34 Lotto 7 19 20 31 48 50. 6 01 48 jackpot 26 million.
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Iowa
Illinois
Workers ratify four year CNH contract ending strike
About 650 United Auto Workers ratified a four year deal with CNH Global NV, ending a four month strike. The union and company officials said most workers will return Monday morning. Workers cited reduced benefits for new hires and rising insurance costs among contested issues. The terms were not disclosed. Kevin Johnson of UAW Local 807 confirmed some improvements.
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Burlington
United Auto Workers
CNH Global NV
UAW
CNH
Kevin Johnson
Woman faces multiple charges after high-speed chase
Independent woman Standiford, 38, of Marshalltown, was arrested after a chase that reached speeds over 100 mph in Buchanan County. She faces counts of attempting to elude, possession of precursors, driving with suspended license, and criminal mischief with three active warrants and more charges pending.
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Michelle Standiford
Marshalltown
Buchanan County
Standiford
Buchanan
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