River Run course eyed to boost Cedar Rapids project
An eight million dollar white water raft and kayak course is planned as part of Cedar Rapids development with a target of 30 000 to 40 000 yearly users. The River Run would stand out to help secure a ten point five million Vision Iowa grant, highlighting a unique feature alongside the overall plan. Emergency room physician Chuck Huss remains at Camp 2 on Everest awaiting improved weather while Charles Wittmack pushes toward Camp 3 at higher elevation.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Chuck Huss
Des Moines
Charlie Wittmack
Law would grant fetus separate rights in federal bill
Republicans in Congress push a federal fetal rights bill named the Laci and Connor's Law, honoring Laci Peterson and her unborn son as Scott Peterson faces double murder charges in California. Abortion-rights activists say the case is used to challenge Roe v. Wade.
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Supreme Court
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Powerball drawing delayed by security access problem
The Saturday Powerball drawing was delayed when a security official could not reach a New Jersey computer site in Clifton because of traffic. His backup was on active military duty, and the drawing was completed just before midnight.
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Lottery Association
Clifton
N.J
Alabama bans racial profiling by state troopers
Public Safety Director Mike Coppage announces a formal ban on racial profiling by Alabama state troopers and establishes a new procedure to review motorists complaints. The policy garners mixed reactions from black legislators who previously criticized profiling.
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Public Safety
Mike Coppage
Gazette Communications Inc Announces Publication Details
The Gazette based in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists its publishing address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 and notes daily and Sunday editions with prices for home delivery by carrier motor route and mail options. It provides subscription rates and contact numbers for service and general inquiries.
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Israelis Halt Washington Trip After Bus Bombing
A Hamas attack killed seven Israeli bus riders and wounded twenty as a suicide style eruption threat derailed Ariel Sharon’s Washington visit and stalled the road map peace plan.
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Ariel Sharon
Washington
Four suspects linked to Riyadh attacks tied to al Qaida
Saudi interior minister says four suspects arrested over this week’s Riyadh housing complex bombings are linked to al Qaida. The May 12 attacks killed 34 people including eight Americans and nine bombers, with Saudi authorities probing the suicide strikes and aftermath.
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Kernels Drop 6-5 Heartbreaker to South Bend Silver Hawks
Cedar Rapids Kernels fall 6-5 at Memorial Stadium. The Kernels led 5-4 in the seventh on Alex Dvorsky’s two-out RBI single before Rudy Santiago tied it for South Bend. Matt Wilkinson closed out the ninth for the Silver Hawks with a 1-2-3 frame.
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Kidd’s late jumper lifts Nets over Pistons in Game 1
Jason Kidd delivers a 20‑foot fadeaway that banks in with 1.4 seconds left to give the New Jersey Nets a 76–74 win over the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills Michigan. Nets take a 1–0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Gazette notices and contact details for Cedar Rapids readers
General contact information for The Gazette Cedar Rapids office lists phone lines including 398 8313 for news and 339 3150 for circulation. It notes area codes 519 unless stated and provides location references Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with online directory access at GazetteOnline com.
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Iowa City
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Gazette promotes recycling through ink and paper choices
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby locations.
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Times Scandal Casts Shadow Over Journalism Ahead of Gazette Events
The Times faces scrutiny after Jayson Blair confessed fabrications and plagiarism in at least 23 of 73 articles, prompting newsroom self examination and ethical warnings for U.S. papers. The Gazette marks 10th anniversary of In the Neighborhood reports with summer block parties in seven Linn and Johnson counties, inviting readership and staff to meet reporters. The Gazette also previews ten pending high school state tournaments from May to June and directs readers to Sports Stats and GazetteOnline.com for updates.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gaffe at Cedar Rapids forum misattributes senator reference
U S Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans at a Cedar Rapids economic forum misstated a senator, likening Bush to the Ohio senator. He meant the Iowa senator Chuck Grassley who introduced Evans, prompting questions about coverage.
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Iowa
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Laci Peterson Case Used in Abortion Rights Bill Debate
Republicans press to pass a federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act named for Laci and Conner Peterson. The measure would make harm to a fetus a separate offense while exempting abortion, drawing praise from supporters and fierce opposition from abortion rights groups who warn it could undermine Roe v. Wade.
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