Memorial Day Through 9 Year Old Eyes
The Gazette asked Cedar Rapids elementary students what Memorial Day means to them. Kids describe visiting graves with flowers and the mix of sadness and fun, noting it honors relatives who have died and perhaps distant relatives’ sites.
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Weestan
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jennifer Ridenour
Linda Ridenour
Medford Lane
Jennifer
Stephanie Nelson
Ken
Jan Nelson
Brandon Ave
Hiawatha
Jayme Capaccioli
Melanie
Bart Frisk
22Nd Ave
Tyson Caffrey
Bob and
Sandy Caffrey
Russell Dr
Memorial Day patriotism and flag placements in Cedar Rapids
Frank Roscoe and volunteers dedicate Memorial Day rites at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Rapids placing 2 633 flags for the observance Roscoe nearing end of year as commander of Hanford American Legion Post he reflects on the beauty of the cemetery after flags are set
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Frank Roscoe
Mount Vernon Rd
Roscoe
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Cedar Rapids
Roscoes
Hanford American Legion
Ten foot wall of water devastates Bangladesh isle Urirchar
Bangladesh reports a deadly Bay of Bengal hurricane wiping out Urirchar island where about 10,000 residents lived. Officials say 1,460 to 1,464 dead with thousands missing and 50,000 homeless in one area as the storm raged. Aerial reports indicate the island was washed clean with no hurricane shelter on site.
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Dhaka
Bangladesh
Bay of Bengal
Sudharam
Noakhali
Urirchar
Urir
The
Mother Becomes First To Touch Septuplets Since Birth
Patti Frustaci, hooked to IVs, visited five surviving septuplets in two NICUs in Orange California and touched them for the first time. Doctors said several opened their eyes and responded. One infant who died and a stillborn girl marked the initial loss from the 12 week premature birth. The five survivors remain in critical but stable condition with lung disease common to prematurity.
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Orange
Calif
Patti Frustaci
Martin Feldman
Frustaci
Peanut
St. Joseph Hospital
Children’s Hospital
David Hicks
Children’s Hospital of
Orange County
Today’s Chuckle Car payment joke ends with a tip
A humorous line suggests the way to stand on your own feet is to stop making payments on your car. The quip ends with a light punchline about independence.
Iowa firms buy largely outside state as awareness gap grows
Rockwell International executive Jim Churchill cites 11 million dollars in Iowa purchases that go to non Iowa suppliers. A Gazette survey of 55 top Iowa companies shows 80 percent of needs sourced outside Iowa totaling 1.35 billion. Churchill advocates a system to connect Iowa buyers with Iowa producers and uplift supplier qualification.
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Sazette Stall
Jim Churchill
Rockwell International
Avionics
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Churchill
Rockwell
Farnsley Peters
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Peters
Gail Schwartz
Washington, D.C
Rockwell Avionics Group
M.F. Wilson
Wilson
Collins Defense Communications Group
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