Steamers Return: Iowa volunteers chase 21st century record
Two QJ class steam locomotives from Newton Iowa resurface to pull a light 95 mile freight to Rock Island. Volunteers including Michael Manwiller and Andrew Dean describe the thrill of operating pure steam power as crowds photograph along Highway 6 and in Kellogg Grinnell and Coralville.
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Rock Island Excursion Trains Behind QJ Steam Locomotives
Train rides operate from Rock Island's First Avenue yard with 90 minute trips to Silvis and Walcott on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $40 for adults $25 for children under 12 with free seating for younger children. Sunday includes an 8 30 a m departure to Iowa City and return options via bus connection.
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Gale Harold Improving After Motorcycle Accident
Officials at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center report Gale Harold, star of Desperate Housewives, is improving after a motorcycle crash. He remains under ICU observation with brain swelling and a fractured shoulder and is expected to recover. he will transfer to Cedars Sinai Medical Center when a bed opens.
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Birthdays Today Showbiz Personalities and Ages
Singer Chuck Berry turns 82 while Dawn Wells and Pam Dawber celebrate birthdays. Actors JCVD Vincent Spano and Zac Efron are listed with ages 48 and 21 respectively. Also named are Erin Moran 48, Joy Lauren 19, and Ne-Yo 29 with other musicians Tim Cross 42 and Wynton Marsalis 47.
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Palin to appear on Saturday Night Live
Palin will appear on this week’s Saturday Night Live hosted by Josh Brolin. Campaign spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker confirmed the appearance but did not reveal details. The show has a history of presidential candidate cameos and parodies.
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Diana Ross to headline Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Diana Ross will headline the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo on December 11 honoring 2008 laureate Martti Ahtisaari. The lineup includes Feist Dierks Bentley Julieta Venegas Sean Kuti and Marit Larsen with hosts to be announced. funding by Geir Lundestad praised the event.
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Spears case goes to jury in driving with no license
A Los Angeles jury weighs Britney Spears driving without a license. Prosecutors and defense argued final points Friday as eight women and four men began deliberations after hearing that she struck a parked car while alleged to be a California resident.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Discusses Career and Life with Will Smith
Sunday in Parade covers Jada Pinkett Smith speaking about life with Will Smith, her role in Madagascar Escape 2 Africa, and her upcoming directorial debut The Human Contract.
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