AustriAn summer worker on Central City hog farm
A young Austrian spent the summer on a hog farm near Central City. In Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball, Jon Cahill earned nine positions as utility, guiding the team to an 8-4 win over Clinton LumberKings and capturing their first division title since 1994. Also featured are vacation snapshots and Dorothy OBrien's Iowa City McDonalds career arc.
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Dorothy O’brien
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Companies rev up for hot rod computing
Wealthy gamers drive a niche market for high end customized PCs and accessories as firms profit from bespoke hardware and premium add ons. Limited production and exclusive branding anchor the sector amid demand for extreme performance and unique design.
Orchards bounty sparks apple recipes from Iowa growers
Eastern Iowa growers share fresh apple recipes highlighting crisp varieties and seasonal dishes. Local orchards promote farm produce guiding readers to enjoy apples in pies sauces and snacks from nearby farms.
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History and Horosco Lottery Movie People Puzzles TV Weather
Local page lists sections including history horosco lottery movies people puzzles TV and weather with brief entries across topics. No single narrative or event stands out in the readable snippet.
Labor vote seen as test for Vilsack amid economy
Gov. Tom Vilsack marshals labor support on Labor Day as he faces Republican Doug Gross in a tough race. Union leader Jan Corderman notes labor’s influence and warns campaigns push hard to win workers, who comprise Iowa’s largest state workforce.
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Kiev Symphony in Monticello fuels community pride
Tears filled Monticello churches as the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus sang at First Presbyterian, Peace United Church of Christ, and St. Matthew's Lutheran during morning services. The group kicked off a two month United States tour with a concert at Monticello High School on Sunday night, wrapping in Chicago in late October. Greg Kromminga of the Monticello School Foundation praised the visit and noted the town’s strong support despite its small size.
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Monticello
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United States
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Jones County
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Chicago
Greg Kromminga
Monticello School Foundation
Kromminga
Kiev Symphony to Perform in Eldridge October Concerts
The Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by founder Roger McMurrin from Monticello, will perform in Eldridge north of Davenport on October 23 and 24. McMurrin, a professor and conductor who graduated from Monticello High School in 1957, leads the group with his wife accompanying.
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Kiev Symphony Orchestra
Eldridge
Davenport
Roger McMurrin
Monticello
Muslims plan high visibility for 9/11 memorial
Air Force engineer Hossam Ahmed will attend a Sept. 11 memorial service and urges fellow workers to note his community’s condemnation of the attacks. He says many colleagues wrongly doubt Muslims’ repudiation of the terrorism and stresses repeated denouncements after the tragedy.
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Wire and Gazette
Washington
Hossam Ahmed
Air Force
Islam leaders seek public displays on anniversary
Ahmed urged critics to listen as Muslim leaders at ISNAs largest convention of the year address backlash. Community plans public displays of sympathy on the one year anniversary to emphasize Islam and terrorism are two different things. Bill Rossey of Cedar Rapids notes efforts to educate academics and counter myths and prejudice.
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Ahmed
Bill Rossey
Cedar Rapids
Islamic Society of North America
UI Identifies Gene Behind Cleft Disorder
University of Iowa researchers identify the gene whose mutation causes Van der Woude syndrome, a rare cleft lip and palate form. The finding from twin Brazil cases appears in Nature Genetics, offering insight into common cleft causes and potential broader understanding. Dr. Jeff Murray notes the link may help explain common cleft lip and palate origins. Van der Woude accounts for about 2 percent of cases. overall, about one in 1,000 infants are born with some form of the defect.
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Gezette
Iowa City
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Des Moines Guard to patrol Iraqi no-fly zone
Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing will deploy to Incirlik Turkey in November for a monthlong mission patrolling northern Iraq’s no-fly zone. Maj. Gen. Ron Dardis cited prior deployments and combat readiness as the force stands ready amid renewed U S and coalition action. About 2,500 Iowa Guard members have served in this period with another 1,000 expected within a year.
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