Ivan Hammers Gulf Coast as Storm Morphs Toward Florida
Ivan the former 165 mph hurricane plowed through Alabama and the Panhandle causing extensive damage along a 300 mile stretch. The storm spawned at least a dozen tornadoes in Florida, created a 10 to 16 foot surge, and left millions without power as officials estimated up to 10 billion dollars in damages. President Bush planned visits to survey the destruction as the region began to assess wrecked shops, sanded beaches, and flooded streets.
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Gulf Coast
Ivan
Caribbean
Gulf Shores Beach
Ala
Panhandle
Interstate 10
Charley
Frances
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Iowa man helps Florida recover after Ivan
Cedar Rapids resident Peter Teahen volunteers with the American Red Cross in Pensacola after Hurricanes Charley Frances and Ivan. He describes 140 mph winds, flooding, and widespread damage as he interviews residents and coordinates relief, noting power outages, downed trees, and the challenge of evacuees returning home. He urges donations via Red Cross channels.
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Dorothy de Souza Guedes
Gazette
Ivan
Peter Teahen
Teahen
Cedar Rapids
Pensacola
Fla
American Red Cross
Florida
Charley
Frances
Hurricanes May Shift E Rowans Travel Plans
Travel agents say late fall and winter trips to Florida and the Caribbean can be rescheduled or rerouted as storms pass. Airlines permit ticket resales, some cruises cancel, and packages may be redirected to alternative destinations while travelers verify destination status.
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Anne Kapler
Gazette
Caribbean
Charley
Frances
Ivan
Jeanne
Debbie Knapp
The
Travel Co
Coralville
Florida
Kris May
Gateway Travel Agency
Marion
May
Knapp
Lisa Hansel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Cedar Rapids
Faith and family shape youth choices in religious conversion
Young people wrestle with leaving family traditions as they explore new faiths. Vicki Cupp notes parental support matters while Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy advocates guiding children without forcing belief. The piece highlights class requirements, inner questioning, and paths from Judaism to United Church of Christ.
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Vicki Cupp
Cupp
Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy
Islamic Center of
Cedar Rapids
Elkhaldy
Gerald Sorokin
Hillel Jewish Student Center
Iowa City
Haskins
United Church of Christ
Massachusetts
Catherine Quehl-Engel
Cornell College
Quehl-Engel
MidAmerica Seeks 75 Percent Winter Gas Coverage by Nov 1
Winter and tropical weather may raise natural gas costs. MidAmerican cuts volatility by aiming to cover 75 percent of customers winter gas needs by Nov 1, up from 73 percent last year, with Gulf of Mexico output and hurricane risk watched. Alliant Energy holds at one third. advice includes energy audits, billing options, high efficiency replacements, and low income heating subsidies.
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MidAmerican
Rob Lasich
Ivan
U.S
Gulf of Mexico
Lasich
Ter
Alliant Energy
Ryan Stensland
Iowa reviews alcohol policy at Kinnick after 2006 season
Iowa officials will review the 2006 season alcohol policy in UI President’s and Athletic Department suites while the University of Iowa Foundation will not serve alcohol. Restrictions limit sales to wine and beer in indoor premium seats with cups only and no liquor logos. Task force members welcomed the change but noted mixed views on postgame beer and wine in parking lots.
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University of Iowa Foundation
Skorton
America
Jim Clayton
Clayton
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Gazettecommunications.com
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US Police Department
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