Clinton to visit Cedar Rapids to boost Harkin campaign
President Clinton will tour Cedar Rapids on Monday to spur turnout for Sen. Tom Harkin amid a tightening race with Republican challenger Lightfoot. The visit follows a 10 point Harkin lead in a Mason Dixon poll conducted Sunday to Wednesday.
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Close encounters ignite stronger marriages in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids weekend seminar by Lutheran Marriage Encounter guides about a dozen couples to improve communication and rekindle connection. Presented by Ted and Ruth Allwardt, the program stresses tools for deeper talk rather than quick fixes, part of WWME's global, all volunteer network with 2 million U.S. participants and 5 million worldwide.
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British Telecom targets MCI in $20 billion merger talks
MCI Communications confirms ongoing merger talks with British Telecommunications. The potential BT MCI deal could exceed 20 billion dollars, creating a global long distance rival to AT&T and affecting MCI operations in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
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Argus Research Corp
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Washington, D.C
Harkin says abortion ads reach new low says Lightfoot
Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Harkin denounces a Lightfoot television ad that features a retired priest from Belle Plaine accusing him of lying about late term abortions. Lightfoot's campaign defends the spot as setting the record straight amid billing from supporters outside Dowling High School.
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Lightfoot Harkin Senate Campaigns Hit Eastern Iowa This Weekend
U S Rep Jim Lightfoot schedules events at Wal Mart Iowa City and Super Skate Cedar Rapids with Alan Keyes as guest speaker. Senator Tom Harkin plans Sunday visits to Machinists Local 831 Hall Cedar Rapids and Hawks truck stop Coralville.
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Coralville
Heisman Trophy myths vs the real criteria in college ball
Gazette columnist Mike Hlas weighs if strength on or off the field wins the Heisman as he analyzes factors behind the award. The piece cites past figures and mentions Cedar Rapids baseball titles, a Kernels coach, and medical recovery stories for context and color.
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