Marion Wins State Backing for Landfill Annexation Fight
The Iowa Secretary of State's Office ruled Marion may lawfully annex the 144 acre Landfill No. 2 expansion site and adjoining property, backing the city's effort to bring the site under municipal jurisdiction. Linn County supervisors and 2B Agency filed a lawsuit arguing the annexation is illegal, challenging the state action.
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Evans and Ashcroft Resign From Bush Cabinet
Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans resign, becoming the first cabinet members to quit before the president’s second term. Ashcroft will stay until a successor is confirmed, Evans into January, in a handwritten letter claiming safety objectives have been achieved.
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Remaking a Cabinet Aisles Possible Ashcroft Successors
Former deputy Larry Thompson and ex Montana governor Marc Racicot join Alberto Gonzales in consideration for Ashcroft successors. Mercer Reynolds, national Bush campaign finance chair, featured as a potential pick.
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Fallujah offensive tightens grip as battles rage
U S troops surged into central Fallujah driving insurgents from narrow streets and homes amid loudspeaker taunts. By Tuesday night 10 U S service members and two Iraqi security forces were killed, with commanders noting up to 90 guerrillas killed or wounded by a battalion. Eight aircraft supported the assault blasting guerrilla strongholds.
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Westdale Mall to undergo $20 million renovation expansion
Festival Companies, now in control of Cedar Rapids Westdale Mall, plans a two year redevelopment with a new food court, main entrance, and expansion. About 30 retailers are in talks including a 15,000 square foot sub anchor, full service restaurants, a bookstore and electronics stores.
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Westdale Mall Plans New Facade and Expansion
Westdale Mall unveils a plan for a new front entrance facing Edgewood Road SW and a 50,000 square foot expansion including a new food court. The project features individual outside entrances for pres and new directional signs to guide shoppers.
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Tiny gear aids ever-smaller babies in Iowa City
In Iowa City, hospitals shrink neonatal care tools as premature infants grow smaller. Dr. Edward Bell notes progress since 1988 when a 10-ounce baby required extreme methods. Dr. John Meehan used a 5 mm instrument on Mason Allen, a 5.1-pound patient, reflecting advances in Neonatology at University Hospitals.
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