Cedar Rapids eighth graders begin weighing career options
In Cedar Rapids school district all eighth graders now take a unit focused on weighing career options. The program aims to help students explore future paths and understand how choices in classes and activities align with potential careers.
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Bush in West Des Moines
Texas Governor George W. Bush appealed to Iowans to help him win the presidency as Cedar Rapids residents warned the Semino le Valley Road land development could bring traffic hazards.
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Linn candidates sign civility pledge
Nineteen Linn candidates sign a civility pledge committing to discuss issues, avoid personal attacks, and back up claims. Details, 1B. People eligible for flu shots this month endure long lines to receive them. Details, 2B. A Cedar Rapids firm gains federal licensure allowing up to 300 percent leverage of private capital for investments. Details, 7B.
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Hunters Never Tire At Daylong Pheasant Hunt
Veterans and first timers pursue pheasants in a lengthy daylong hunt described in Outdoor in Friday's Gazette. The piece highlights patience and steady effort as hunters anticipate each bird and plan their next move.
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Coralville Favored for Iowa Child Education Complex Site
Cedar Rapids civic leader Ron Corbett urged Coralville to land the proposed 280 million Iowa Child education complex, arguing its eastern land offer near I-380 and I-80 better suits a 1.1 million visitor cash flow. The Iowa Child board will choose a site soon as it prepares to apply for Vision Iowa funds.
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Israel holds off on retaliation after meeting Arafat
Israel will delay retaliation over the deaths of three soldiers as Shimon Peres met Yasser Arafat defusing a volatile flare. Six Palestinians die in West Bank and Gaza clashes while Barak backs steps to renew security cooperation. Peres and Arafat discuss Sharm el Sheikh ceasefire terms and a possible international inquiry.
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Getting out vote to grow Iowa turnout in election push
James Q. Lynch reports on Chet Culver leading a 16 city get out the vote tour aiming to raise Iowa voter participation. UNI professor Tom Rice questions the value and ethics of broad campaigns urging turnout and stresses individual choice in a democracy.
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Twins strike thrice in East Iowa family generation
Don and Marie Popham's family records three consecutive generations of twins. Fraternal twins include Don and Ron as children, while daughters Heather Knuth and Hollie Myers are identical twins born to Marie’s family. Brianna and Madison, the newest twins, face medical challenges. Brianna lacks a right fibula and a toe.
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