Peace Corps honors C R man ne Gazette
Bill Rossey of Cedar Rapids attended the Peace Corps 41st anniversary in Washington D C where he was recognized as the organization s first Muslim volunteer. He spoke on a panel with other Islamic country volunteers as about 4 500 current and former members gathered. Rossey grew up in Cedar Rapids and founded Mida Mar Co in 1972 to market Muslim food products.
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La Porte City seeks injunction to compel building completion
La Porte City Council voted unanimously to seek an injunction against Feuerbach Electric owner David Feuerbach to stop work and enforce a contract from March 1999. He is two years past due on completing a building on Main Street tied to tax increment financing and a $100 monthly fine or deed-back clause.
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Iowa Democrats plan fund-raiser headline names
Two 2004 presidential hopefuls and Paul Begala will headline the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner on Oct. 5 in Des Moines. Also appearing are Vermont Governor Howard Dean and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, the party's largest annual fundraising event.
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Urbana keeps local history alive via a town site
Deena House runs a Urbana Iowa Web site with historical essays and photos drawing nearly 300 members from 20 states plus Mexico and Spain. The Benton County town of 595 residents features posts from former residents and classmates while House hopes the site grows with more state and international participation.
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Independent candidate seeks House 39 seat in Iowa
James Q. Lynch profiles Keystone businessman David Galbraith as an independent Republican in the House 39 race. Galbraith, a Vietnam veteran and former Cedar Rapids business leader, argues for smaller government and lower taxes while targeting both major parties. He competes against Dell Hanson and Rosemary Schwartz in Benton County and northern Iowa County.
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Call of the Colors fall festival guide invites submissions
Community groups are urged to send fall festival details to The Gazette for free publication in the annual Call of the Colors guide on Sept. 29. Deadline Sept. 16. Send by mail to Call of the Colors The Gazette P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids LA 52406 or by fax or email Linda.
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Wright school powers building with wind turbine
Clarion-Goldfield High School in Wright County Iowa installed a 50 kilowatt wind turbine on June 15 to supply electricity and support a new renewables curriculum. The district received a 26000 dollar government grant and 110000 dollars in low interest DNR loans. Officials expect nearly 6000 dollars annual savings and a payback in about 16 years. Community pride grows as wind energy reshapes the skyline.
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