Iraqis fear Saddam will return and U S troops face rising attacks
In Baghdad, Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez warned of a 30 to 35 daily attack pace as insurgents escalate. He said a fear Saddam Hussein could reemerge hinders Iraqi cooperation with U S forces and intelligence efforts. The CPA chief left Baghdad amid frustration over slow power transfer.
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Funeral for W Liberty soldier von GaZett draws 500
More than 500 mourners attend the funeral of Bruce A. Smith an Iowa Army National Guard pilot killed November 2 when his helicopter was shot down in Iraq He was 41 and left a wife Oliva and two children Yellow ribbons and a cross made of tree limbs marked the service Leader Rev Mario Padilla praised Smith as a Christlike hero citing his faith family and 22 years of service
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Funeral service for Sgt Paul F. Fisher in Cedar Rapids
National Guard Sgt. Paul F. Fisher, 39, of Cedar Rapids, dies from injuries after a November 2 helicopter attack in Germany. His funeral is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at IBEW Local 405 Halls in Cedar Rapids. Chief Warrant Officer Bruce Smith of West Liberty also died in the same incident.
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High-Risk Parole Unit Expands Tracking In 6th District
The Gazette reports the new High-Risk Unit of parole and probation officers monitors 3,800 offenders in the 6th Judicial District. Officers check in on probations and track escapees, including misaddressed visits and corrections to lists from the Department of Correctional Services.
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Cedar Rapids History Center seeks $1 million private boost
The History Center announced a $200,000 city grant linked to Linn County’s matching pledge and aims to raise $1 million privately in six weeks to clear a $1.4 million mortgage. Mayor Paul Pate indicated hotel motel taxes could fund the city share, with foreclosure looming on December 23 if the goal isn’t met.
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