Baseball scores from games across leagues report notable results
American League scores include Blue Jays 3 White Sox 0 and Brewers 8 Yankees 3. Twins 17 Tigers 5. Rangers 5 Royals 3. Orioles at Athletics and Red Sox at Mariners pending. Indians at Angels late. National League Dodgers 1 Cubs 0 Braves 5 Mets 1 Padres 2 Cardinals 1 Pirates 13 Giants 3 Phillies 2 Astros 1. Expos at Reds late.
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Delayed Inquiry Into Palo Bicycle Fatalities Sparks Debate
An accident reconstructionist says an inquiry into two bicyclists killed near Palo last week is stalled by hundreds of calls from pro-bike and anti-bike camps debating whether cyclists should ride on highways. Details on page 1B.
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Sad finish as Marion furniture store closes after 118 years
Don Balster ends the family furniture business in Marion marking a difficult day. The store has operated in Eastern Iowa for 118 straight years. Details on page 1B.
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Marion
Iowa
Sigourney organist runs 68 years of service at two churches
Dorothy Phelps, 80, continues as organist for Sigourney United Methodist and St Marys Catholic churches. She has played the organ for 68 years and shows no plans to retire. Details on page 6A.
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Bulls reach NBA finals with 99 94 win over Cavaliers
The Chicago Bulls will defend their title after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 99 to 94 at their venue last night securing a spot in the NBA finals.
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City High Regains Favorite Status at State Track Meet
Iowa City High moved back into the top spot in Class 4A after opening day actions at the boys state track meet in Des Moines. Details on page 1C.
Today’s Chuckle on Life as Improvised Dress Rehearsal
A light joke notes that life is not a dress rehearsal and nobody knows their lines, framing the humor around improvised living and the unpredictable script of daily existence.
Midway Sailors Remembering War Turning Point
John Callahan recalls being one of the sitting ducks at Midway Island during World War II. He notes how U S fleet plans delivered surprising strikes that shifted the Pacific war tide. Iowa Today in Sunday's Gazette.
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Iowa faces $90 million shortfall this year in budget warning
Auditor Richard Johnson warned Iowa will end the current fiscal year June 30 with a $90 million deficit and could hit $225 million next year without cuts. He cited court-ordered raises, proposed vetoes, and use tax transfers as relief measures, while noting revenue growth lag and hidden red ink.
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Des Moines
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Renters Insurance Gap Shown After Cedar Rapids Fire
Cedar Rapids residents face a blunt lesson after a Windsor Park Apartments blaze that damaged clothing stock and highlighted that about 75 percent of renters nationwide lack insurance. Experts note homeowners carry far higher coverage. insurers estimate basic policies for modest protection run around 100 dollars annually.
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Cedar Rapids
Missouri
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Violence after rally mars Dubuque protest
Police in riot gear protected 50 Klan supporters as more than 450 anti Klan protesters clashed in downtown Dubuque. Two Klan backers were beaten, a plate glass window was broken, and arrests were made including a 25 year old woman for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Bunker shelter for Congress confirmed amid Cold War secrecy
A hidden 1958 bunker near the Greenbrier resort was built for Congress at 14 million dollars and concealed to withstand a nuclear era. Leaders urged papers not to publish details as Democrats and Republicans condemned the coverage as classified.
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Economy grows 2.4 percent in first quarter
The Commerce Department reports GDP rose 2.4 percent, faster than Q4 but still mild by historical standards. After tax corporate profits climbed 8 percent, banks note rising loan demand, and economists expect further gains but not enough to cut unemployment from 7.2 percent before November elections.
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