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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 2002

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North Liberty artist breaks the mold in sculpture

Rod Patterson, sparked by a Chicago mentor during a dog fight, has spent 25 years shaping sculpture. Neighbors note a life that defies convention and chronicles his rise in the arts community.

North Liberty Rod Patterson Chicago

Tremors Shake Etna Region After Eruption

A series of earthquakes shook the Mount Etna area on Tuesday two days after an eruption. The report notes tremors in the Etna region as authorities monitor ongoing seismic activity.

Sicily Mount Etna

Cedar Rapids billboards show candidate ads as October fills

In Cedar Rapids, about 30 of Lamar Outdoor Advertising’s 200 roadside signs carry candidate notices for October. Jim Leach leads with 11 signs. six Republicans and two Democrats run ads. Rates range from 620 to 2200 dollars monthly, locations vary by availability.

Cedar Rapids Mark Wold Lamar Outdoor Advertising Weld Jim Leach U.S Dave Millage Interstate 380

Elgin Firefighters Keep Service Despite Council Rift

The Elgin council authorized a state ombudsman probe into council member Jean Roach after her insurance inquiry led to a beer ban at the Fire Station. Fire Chief Ron Hills said volunteers will continue to serve while Roach refuses to resign amid broad supportive messages and no charges filed.

Jean Roach Ron Hills Dale Putnam Decorah Roach Putnam Citizens’ Group

Volunteers flood Iowa in pivotal House race

Democratic and Republican volunteers pour into Iowa from Washington and across the country to aid key House races. Iowa Democrats report hundreds of volunteers while Republicans claim about 1,200 volunteers. The crews work unpaid and cover own travel costs while supporting party efforts in the final 72 hour vote push.

Washington Iowa U.S. House Jean Hessburg Iowa Democratic Party Des Moines New York Hessburg Republican Party Texas Marcie Ridgeway Ridgeway Cedar Rapids House Senate

Thousands bid farewell to Sen Wellstone at emotional sendoff

Tens of thousands filled Williams Arena in Minneapolis for a farewell to Paul Wellstone four days after a plane crash killed the senator, his wife and daughter, aides and pilots. National figures joined supporters to honor his advocacy for his green values and hopeful vision for America.

Sen. Wellstone Knight Ridder Minneapolis Minn Paul Wellstone Williams Arena U.S. Senate Wellstone Washington Eveleth Porters Green Hus Paul Tom Harkin Iowa Clinton Walter Mondale Joan Mondale Sen

Wellstone's Final Push for Justice Encourages Unity

Describes Paul Wellstone's legacy of fighting for the little people and a call for collective action. A bus at the University of Minnesota Williams Arena is shown as a memorial site with floral arrangements and hand drawn tributes from supporters.

University of Minnesota Williams Arena Wellstones

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