LHC Readied for First Collisions at CERN
CERN scientists prepare to launch the Large Hadron Collider after two decades of work. The multibillion dollar accelerator spans 17 miles with supercooled magnets, buried about 330 feet underground, and will begin particle collisions in roughly a month. The collider links to large barrel detectors.
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Underground CERN collider beams reach 80 tunneling test
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN begins underground proton tests with two beams traveling the 17 mile tunnel. After decades of work by UI and 40 universities across 80 nations, detectors in CMS will capture data as protons collide at near light speed, probing dark matter and other mysteries.
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9/11 lessons shape Cedar Rapids students views today
Cedar Rapids social studies leaders say 9/11 is taught in high schools with an integrated unit since 2002. Teachers like Bickford and Dickey address memories and misconceptions while students recall planes, the Pentagon crash, and the World Trade Center collapse amid ongoing questions about significance for younger generations.
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News Tips Line for Readers and Photographers
Readers are urged to call local numbers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or toll free with tips for stories and photos. contact options include 319 396 8254 in Cedar Rapids 319 339 3155 in Iowa City and 1 800 397 8212.
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Neon sign to come down from Amana landmark restaurant
Amana Colonies authorities enforce a 1996 neon sign ban, signaling the Ox Yoke Inn sign and The Colony Inn sign must be removed or stored. The Ox Yoke Inn sign will be crane-lifted, replaced by a white wooden panel, preserving the sign's history while meeting preservation guidelines.
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Amana Colonies
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Homestead
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Amana
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa official says privately owned police lookalike car ok for parades
Iowa ethics official Charlie Smithson confirms privately owned vehicles that resemble police cars are permitted for use in campaigns as long as not used for patrols. Sheriff Don Zeller signed off on Gardner’s permit and the car has been used in parades only.
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Iowa Campaign and Ethics Disclosure Board
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the Gazette
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Teen arrested in Lancaster after four bodies found in burning home
Corey King, 18, of Altadena, was arrested on four counts of murder after a house fire in Lancaster revealed the bodies of Sonya Durfield, 43, and three of her daughters ages 8 12 and 14. Bail set at 1 million as investigators probe motive and connections.
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