Leach urges U S aid to starved Afghanistan amid war effort
Rep. Jim Leach tells Cedar Rapids meeting that America must prevent mass starvation in Afghanistan with urgent food aid backed by USDA and military distribution. He says a land based program should precede winter, to distinguish aid from bombing and maintain international support for action against al Qaeda and bin Laden.
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Cedar Rapids
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Afghanistan
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National Grange
U.S
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Leach
bin Laden
Anamosa honors veteran with eagle and memorial assembly
At Anamosa High School a mature bald eagle captivated about 2,000 attendees during the Veterans Day program led by U S Sen Chuck Grassley. The ceremony honored 1992 graduate Spe Craig Amundson killed in the Sept 11 Pentagon attack and noted Arlington Cemetery interment on Sept 29.
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America
U.S. Marine Corps
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Dubuque
Tim Gibbs
Anamosa High School
Veter
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Spe
Craig Amundson
Anamosa High
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Washington, D.C
Col. Hellmer
Restore Hope
Somalia
Grassley
Arown
New York City
Nancy Kula
Amundson
U.S. Army
Kula
Orland
Karen Amundson
Hartville
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Anamosa
Arlington National Cemetery
Pam Benson
Red Kettle Campaign Begins With Cedar Rapids Parade
The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Cedar Rapids announced the Annual Red Kettle Campaign starts Saturday aligned with the city parade. Kettles will be at major Cedar Rapids businesses to aid Linn County residents in need. Volunteers are sought to help prepare and serve Meals with Love dinners. call 364-9131 extension 108.
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Cedar Rapids
Salvation Army Corps Community Center
Linn County
Salvation Army
Iowa launches up to 18 MBA scholarships for displaced workers
The University of Iowa Tippie School of Management offers 12 to 18 scholarships totaling up to 100000 dollars for laid off workers who can qualify for the MBA program. Awards range from full rides with assistantships to partial tuition and aim to attract qualified applicants amid a downturn.
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University of Iowa
Tippie School of Management
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