Iowa National Guard increases state security patrols
About 250 Iowa Guard troops were activated to boost patrols across the state though no soldiers had been called to duty yet. Col. Robert King said security levels exceed prior measures and some units are aiding in event planning. Pentagon actions in the Persian Gulf were noted but unit activation remains unpredictable.
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The text outlines Bush administration plans and figures for Guard and Reserve mobilizations. It cites up to 50,000 Guard and Reserve troops authorized for up to two years, with 1,700 mobilizable units. Army Reserve leaders estimate 35,000 needed for recovery in New York and Pentagon security, while total requests include 10,000 Army, 13,000 Air Force, 3,000 Navy, 7,500 Marines, and 2,000 Coast Guard. The most recent activation occurred Jan 18, 1991 for Desert Storm.
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Construction Begins on Des Moines Iowa Events Center
Construction starts on the 200 million Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Exhibition Hall will rise east of Veterans' Auditorium with a May 2004 completion target. Financing includes Vision Iowa funds and private sponsorships.
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Red Cross fund-raiser T shirts sales begin today
The American Red Cross and local businesses start selling United We Stand T shirts designed by Bimm Ridder Sportswear for 7 dollars. Profits benefit the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and are sold through Handi Marts, Banks, team offices, Red Cross offices, mills, and other area outlets.
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Mount Mercy enrolls 2 percent more this year
Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids reports fall enrollment at 1,387, up 1. (2 percent) from last year with a larger freshman class and higher on campus housing. The college notes 79.5 percent freshman retention and growth in the Advance business degree program with Kirkwood Community College to 180 students since 1997.
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Coe College reports new record in enrollment
Coe College in Cedar Rapids reports 1142 full time students this fall, a slight rise from 1138 last year, with total full and part time students at 1311 up from 1301. New campus enrollment includes 355 freshmen from 24 states and 15 foreign countries, with 13 valedictorians and 45 percent in the top 20 percent of their class.
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