Mayoral race presents clash over City Hall ties
Cedar Rapids candidates Kay Halloran and Scott Olson face off at a noon forum. Halloran ties Olson to Mayor Paul Pate and faults the plan to hire an interim city manager, urging the newly elected council to choose. Olson defends his record and independence.
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Mayoral Forum Broadcast On Mediacom Channel 18
The mayoral forum airs at 8 p.m. Monday on Mediacom cable Channel 18 and McLeodUSA Channel 6. Inside District 4, League forum speakers from 2B will address candidates.
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Katrina survivors start life anew in Cedar Rapids
New Orleans native Tamara Milton joined others displaced by Hurricane Katrina in Eastern Iowa. Through MidAmerica Housing Partnership she received a furnished efficiency at Osaka Apartments Cedar Rapids. Milton shares a building with relatives including Shaquata Fontenette and Tamia 4, who attends Monroe Elementary.
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Iraq Vote on Constitution Shapes Future of Nation and Region
Iraqis move toward democracy as hospitals and prisons allow early balloting on a constitutional referendum. The measure defines laws, potential stability, and Middle East impact. Critics argue the National Assembly backed by January elections carries concerns about legitimacy and insurgent opposition.
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Health DNA tests guide personalized nutrition needs
New York dietitian Ruth De Busk used a consumer DNA test to tailor her vitamin intake. Results showed a need for more folate, prompting her to double her daily folate target and strive for consistent intake.
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