U S honors Havel's commitment to freedom at Capitol
A bust of Vaclav Havel was unveiled at the U S Capitol during a weeklong Velvet Revolution 25th anniversary observance. The ceremony drew officials and noted ties to Czech and Slovak history, with speakers linking Havel's courage to modern resistance to expansionist aims. Gail Naughton of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library attended.
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Bust of Vaclav Havel unveiled at U S Capitol ceremony
Dagmar Havlova unveiled the Havel bust in the Capitol Freedom Foyer as leaders from Congress praised his life from playwright to political icon. Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and Nancy Pelosi reflected on his struggle against communist oppression and the fight for freedom.
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Regina schools president resigns after board email concerns
Regina Catholic Education Center President Lee Iben resigns effective immediately. Regina board President Jim Nepola confirms the move after an October board email referenced issues with Iben. The board notes enrollment and administrator matters while seeking an interim successor.
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Grassley Won’t Rule Out Endorsing in 2016 Race
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley says he will not endorse in the 2016 Republican presidential field but won’t rule out breaking his decades long practice. He notes his stance could change if circumstances merit. Grassley has endorsed only twice since 1988, most recently backing George W. Bush in 2000. James Q. Lynch The Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids sees spike in car thefts this month
Cedar Rapids Police report a surge in auto thefts with 19 stolen so far this month and 21 in October. Ten thefts this week, four on Wednesday, most victims left cars running to stay warm. One case involved Jessie Thompson’s wife’s Monte Carlo at a Blairs Ferry Road convenience store.
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By the Numbers: Cedar Rapids Car Thefts Rise
The Cedar Rapids police report a rise in vehicle thefts with 2 cars stolen in October and 2 in one Wednesday. Officers urge locking cars, removing keys, closing windows sun roofs and using anti theft devices as thefts from vehicles climb. Through May 284 reports, by August 631 total. 14 weapons stolen from vehicles.
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Gazette publication and subscription details short summary
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids publishes daily from S01 Second Ave. It lists subscription rates by carrier at seven dollars per week or two hundred sixty four dollars per year with seven day delivery. Out of state delivery is four hundred sixty eight dollars per year. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52401. General numbers include (219) 398 8214 and (319) 289 3150.
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