Eldred's comeback boosts Cardinals pace in playoffs
Cedar Rapids residents watched Cal Eldred transform from nearly retired to a key pitcher on what became the league’s best team in the regular season. The comeback followed arm injuries and a two year layoff, culminating in a spring roster spot and a postseason push. Greg O Connell, Grant Wood Elementary, earns Milken Educator Award amid assembly. Upper Great Lakes skating meet draws near 500 skaters at Cedar Rapids Ice Arena boosting local business. About 500 Iowans receive Governor's Volunteer Award for community service in Marion ceremony.
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Cedar Rapids flag redesign eyed after low ranking
Fred Basker Jr, the original flag designer, recalls winning a 1962 contest and supports a new design after a study ranked Cedar Rapids flag 142nd of 150. A 60 year old professional artist, Basker says he has learned since then and is open to trying again.
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Marion Farmers Market is the genuine article
A Sept 29 letter claimed vendors at Marion Farmers Market ship items from other states. The writer asserts all items are locally grown baked or crafted with clear producer details and ingredient lists. The market is described as honest with vendors present demonstrating crafts and handling produce.
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Congress Moves to Strip Supreme Court of Pledge Case Jurisdiction
The House approved a bill to remove the case about whether the words under God should stay in the Pledge from Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction. The vote 247-173 marks a rare Congressional intervention in court authority, raising concerns about checks and balances and potential broadening of the power to shape federal jurisprudence.
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Pledge of Allegiance and the courts clash policy debate
Richard Labunski argues the House vote to curb federal courts over terrorism related cases signals a dangerous shift. He warns Congress should not strip courts of authority and jeopardize constitutional protections especially for dissidents and rights advocates amid terrorism fears.
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