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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2004
Page
1
Teresa Heinz Kerry campaigns in Cedar Rapids pushing preventive medicine while President visits. Local reports note 2A Cedar Rapids used city heavy equipment to block areas during the visit as police and organizers coordinate security. Five arrests reported during Bush visit.
President Bush, 15,000 supporters, Noelridge Park Cedar Rapids rally, pledges to protect America and defend traditional family values from activist judges as he seeks a second term. The crowd cheered "Four more years" as he arrived and departed.
Chaos followed the three day hostage crisis at a southern Russian school as Chechen militants set off bombs and commandos stormed the building. Officials count more than 200 dead with hundreds hospitalized including many children in grave condition. President Putin ordered border closures as the siege ended with the town in shock.
Iowa unveils its 29th state quarter with Gov. Tom Vilsack calling it a statement of values and future education. More than 2,000 people gathered on the Capitol steps for a celebratory launch featuring music, dancing and a portrayal of artist Grant Wood.
Banks in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City say they do not expect to have the Iowa state quarters for two weeks with earliest arrival around September 22 or 23. Harold Becker of Guaranty Bank & Trust in Cedar Rapids notes a two week wait. Mike Carberry of A&A Coins Iowa City says the quarters often take one to two months to circulate and advises banks as a source for collectors.
The early season Friday games spark action across multiple schools and leagues. Players showcased on opening night drew attention from coaches and fans as teams debut new rosters and strategies.
Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized with chest pains and shortness of breath and will undergo heart bypass surgery after an angiogram showed significant blockage in his coronary arteries. Clinton, 58, said he looks forward to resuming normal activities once the operation is finished.
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