Presidents visit Cedar Rapids for Czech Slovak history dedication
Havel and Kovac join Clinton for a Cedar Rapids museum dedication marking 150 years of Czech and Slovak history. Crowds from Chicago Cleveland Seattle Detroit and more expected. ceremonies at the museum begin in the morning with media coverage and special commemorative items.
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Iowa
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Voice of America
U.S
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Des Moines
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Kovac
Phil Brammer
Clinton outlines gay rights push amid Iowa visit
Clinton and Sen. Harkin criticize Newt Gingrich and Republican policy while backing a bill to ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation. Branstad counters with fairness arguments as protesters outside denounce the president. A Cedar Rapids student predicts renewed Democratic energy.
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House
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Newt
Iowa
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Parade and street closures in Rapids for Czech Village events
Traffic restrictions surround Rapids Airport and Czech Village with I 380 closures. The 16th Avenue Bridge and 16th Avenue SW will be closed for parade traffic while the museum and library close until about 4 p.m. A 100 unit parade travels 16th Avenue to C Street SW, with St Wenceslaus Church tours at 1 to 2 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m. Detours affect bus routes 7 and 11.
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Czech Village
16Th Avenue
C Street
St. Wenceslaus
Daniel Kucera
Fifth St. SE
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