U S Soldiers Die in Mosul as Bremer Pledges Training Boost
Two U S soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Mosul as L Paul Bremer III promised to speed up training for Iraqi security forces after a deadly week of attacks. The six month guerrilla war has seen heavy casualties including a rocket attack on a coalition hotel killing a colonel and wounding 15.
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Knight Ridder
Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Mosul
L. Paul Bremer III
Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Mosul Bombing
The U.S. military reports at least two soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division killed and two wounded in a roadside bombing in Mosul. The soldiers were traveling in two civilian cars when the blast occurred.
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U.S
101St Airborne Division
Mosul
Undecideds hold card in Linn gambling vote decision
In Linn County a local referendum on gambling options centers on undecided voters as residents weigh potential economic impact and ethical concerns. Campaigns from supporting and opposing groups underscore the uncertain path to a final decision.
Referendum on Linn County gambling a toss up say polls
The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 poll finds 45.0 percent of likely voters against riverboat gambling and 43.8 percent for with 10.5 percent undecided. Larger voter group shows 45.5 percent in favor and 39.2 percent opposed with 15 percent undecided.
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Rick Smith
Gazette Edar Rapids
Linn County
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Gazette
Kcrg-Tv9
Jeff Wolff
Gazette Communications
Wolff
Kim Reem
No Dice Group
No Dice
Reem
Jim Piersall
Riverboat Casino
Farmstead Foods
Linn
Education professor speeds grading with sampling method
University of Iowa sociology chair Michael Lavaglia developed a sampling based approach to grading term papers, claiming an 80 percent reduction in time for a 10 page paper. The method aligns with UI President Mary Sue Coleman’s push for more writing in the undergraduate curriculum.
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Tom Owen
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Michael Lavaglia
Mary Sue Coleman
Faith & Values Living Will Guides End of Life Choice
Helen Bader of Monticello faces her husband Bud Bader’s decline with a living will that directs no life support as dementia and Parkinsons disease advance. Bud, 81, is expected to die at home with his wife present, avoiding ventilation or feeding tubes. The piece cites medical ethicists urging advance planning.
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the Gazette
Helen Bader
Monticello
Bud Bader
Bud
Lewy
Florida
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