Northeast Iowa leaf color nears peak before frost
The fall foliage in northeast Iowa approaches peak color as maples turn yellow and oaks redden. Park officials say a light frost could mute brightness, with peak color forecast for the coming week and packed campgrounds for local events.
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Mary Shea
Backbone State Park
Strawberry Point
Pikes Peak State Park
Yellow River State Forest
McGregor
Marquette
Jim Thalacker
Summer Park
Wapsipinicon State Park
Anamosa
John Maehl
Sayers
City Park
Iowa City
Today’s Birthday Biographies for Entertainers and Musicians
Actress Britt Eki and impressionist Fred Travalena are listed among today’s birthdays. Also celebrated are Thomas McClary of the Commodores aged 59, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, singer songwriter Matthew Sweet, country singer Tim Rushlow of Little Texas, and guitarist Tim Rushlow.
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Britt Eki
Fred Travalena
Thomas McClary
the Commodores
Kevin Cronin
REO Speedwagon
David Hidalgo
Los Lobos
Matthew Sweet
Tim Rushlow
Little Texas
Mohr Says Comedy Biz Feels Normal After Attacks
Jay Mohr tells AP Radio that comedians return to routine after last month's terrorist attacks. He notes clubs serve as escape, avoids current events material, but often performs his Christopher Walken impersonation despite fans’ pull to hear the familiar routine.
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Associated Press
Jay Mohr
AP Radio
Christopher Walken
Carey defies doctors to promote Glitter abroad
Mariah Carey flew to Japan then Australia to promote her Glitter CD and film despite medical orders. She recently left a hospital stint for exhaustion, and critics aired sharp, often mocking reviews of her new movie.
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Knight Ridder
Mariah Carey
Japan
Australia
Carey
Lange and Shepard to Lead Guthrie Fundraiser for Buddhist Monastery
Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard headline a November 12 event at the Guthrie Theater titled An Evening of Words and Music to raise funds for a Buddhist monastery in Minneapolis. Performers include Jackson Browne Greg Brown T Bone Burnett Guy Davis and readings by Louise Erdrich and Richard Ford. Lange notes her Buddhist interest and recent Dalai Lama visits. Minnesota hosts a large Tibetan refugee community exceeding 1000 people.
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Associated Press
Jessica Lange
Sam Shepard
Minneapolis
Guthrie Theater
Jackson Browne
Iowa City
Greg Brown
T. Bone Burnett
Guy Davis
Sam Jessica Lange Phillips
Louise Erdrich
Richard Ford
Lange
Dalai Lama
New York
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Miss America Katie Harman visits troops and White House
Miss America Katie Harman, in gold heels, tours Fort Myer and Arlington National Cemetery as part of Operation Eagle's Nest USO tour. She later met first lady Laura Bush at the White House, toured the Pentagon ruins, and spoke of turning a breast cancer cause into a rallying national spirit after Sept. 11.
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Knight Ridder
Katie Harman
Fort Myer
Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery
Pentagon
Laura Bush
White House
Oregon
Harman
Bonnie Raitt Pleads Guilty In Anti-Logging Protest
Bonnie Raitt and 16 Rainforest Action Network activists pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct after a July 25 protest at Boise Cascade Office Products in Itasca Illinois. They received a $150 fine and 90 days court supervision.
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Knight Ridder
Bonnie Raitt
Singer
Rainforest Action Network
Boise Cascade
Itasca
Ill
Raitt
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Erico
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Foster Road
Gazette
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Mohr
Wierlg
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Ariel
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