United We Stand festival honors emergency workers in Cedar Rapids
More than 200 people gathered on May's Island for a Freedom Festival event recognizing emergency workers from New York and Washington D C Iowa and nationwide. Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey declared September 22 United We Stand Day as flags flew atop local landmarks.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
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Central City
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Linn County
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Dying boomers face loss of control at end of life
Barbara Wein, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, embodies a growing trend among baby boomers facing end of life. The active National Ski Patrol member valued independence, travel, and a wide family circle as she navigates illness with limited control over outcomes.
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Barbara Wein
Wein
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Finding Our Way Through ovarian cancer amid hardship and care
A Buffalo homemaker fought ovarian cancer with surgery chemotherapy and salvage treatment. She faced emotional silence from doctors and mounting pain, relying on family and a feeding tube after hospitalization and a return home.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Bush consults Putin as US builds coalition against terrorism
President Bush held talks with Vladimir Putin amid plans for a broad war on terror. UAE cuts Taliban ties and NATO Turkey allows use of air bases as Bush vows to restore security while economy faces shockwaves from the Sept 11 attacks.
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Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Taliban shoot down unmanned plane as UAE cuts ties
Unconfirmed reports indicate Taliban forces down an unmanned spy aircraft in northern Afghanistan amid diplomatic standoffs. UAE severs relations over Osama bin Laden surrender. Saudi talks of similar action. Turkey opens airspace for US warplanes. Bush to raise flag at Camp David ending mourning. Telethon raises over 110 million. Additional notes discuss hijacker tools found on grounded airliners and alliance meetings.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Bush signs $15 billion aid for airline industry
President Bush signed a $15 billion aid package to support the airline industry hit hard by terrorist attacks and mounting losses. Analysts warn of a possible recession, but Bush said no terrorist will determine the nation's fate.
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Owens Gazette
Edar Rapids
America
Bush
Maytag workers strike after rejecting contract
Cedar Rapids report says Maytag appliance plant workers in Middle Amana strike after 1 800 IAM AW Local 1526 members rejected the first contract since the August acquisition. The vote was held at Hawk Eye Downs and the strike began at 12 01 am. today.
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Kay Trimpe
Maytag Corp
Karen Cohrt
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