Corridor Sees Building Boom as Permits Rise in September
Cedar Rapids issued 23 new home permits in September matching 2006 figures while Iowa City rose from 12 to 22 and North Liberty climbed from four to 22. Trees Forever values Cedar Rapids street trees at 5.45 million annually for stormwater, CO2 reduction, energy savings, air quality and property values. The group catalogs tree types for disease resistant plantings. Cornell College fundraising hits 92 million with 20 million in pledges from Richard and Norma Small and John and Dyan Smith adding 5 million toward a 70 million plus campaign for endowment and renovations.
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Iowa City
North Liberty
Cornell College
Richard Small
Tulsa
Okla
Norma
John Smith
Crst International
Dyan
Craftman to Close in South Amana After 50 Years
Krauss Furniture and Clocks of South Amana will end a half century operation on January 1 citing consumer price concerns over lasting quality. The firm produced more than 70 000 pieces with some installed in the Iowa governor’s mansion.
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Krauss
South Amana
Virginia Krauss Hoppe
Iowa
Speak Out Against Injustice From Iraq War Protests
Protesters across the country urge end to the Iraq war citing mounting deaths and budget costs. Organized by United for Peace and Justice with regional rallies and a Midwest bus trip to Chicago, the effort calls for action against war and related policy.
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Gulf Coast
Minneapolis
Maine
Oregon
Florida
Wisconsin
Iran
United For Peace and Justice
Women For Peace
Iowa
Midwest
Chicago
Gandhi
King
Mary Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Frustration over TV, politics, and public discourse
The letter criticizes Bush photo-ops and compassionate conservatism while discussing health care reform battles and Clinton's leadership. It references Sept 11, 1991 debate era claims, Chafee's 1993 plan, and calls for parental control over children’s media exposure amid worries about TV influence.
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Clinton
John Chafee
Chafee
American Medical Association
Torre Decision on Yankees Offer Questioned
Yesterday's coverage debates Joe Torre's choice to reject a contract offer from the Yankees. Analysts weigh timing, potential impact on the franchise, and Torre's alignment with team goals.
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Joe Torre
Yankees
Do You Know Someone A Victim Of Domestic Abuse
GazetteOnline asks readers if they know someone who has suffered domestic abuse in a public poll. The item also critiques TV content debates and urges better parental controls and education on using V-cips to shield children.
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New Hampshire
Iowa
Bill Gardner
GazetteOnline
Fall From Grace: Marion Jones Should Have Chance To Rise
The writer argues against crushing Marion Jones amid doping scandal and commends honest self reflection. It notes public backlash over missing medals and urges Jones to show genuine remorse, pursue role model status for young women, and possibly return to sport with integrity.
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