Kennedy pulls off five set win over Washington
In a Mississippi Valley Conference volleyball match at Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids Kennedy overcame an early 0 2 deficit to defeat Cedar Rapids Washington in five sets 3 2. The Cougars rallied from a 25 27 first and second set to claim the final three sets 25 20 25 23.
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New law prompts higher Jump Flood insurance for corridor firms
A newly enacted law raises premium flood insurance for selected Corridor businesses and homeowners. Officials say the change targets high risk zones and should affect policy costs starting next cycle, with affected parties advised to review coverage and options.
Dear Abby and News Pages Include Deaths and Lottery
The Gazette page fragments show sections labeled Dear Abby Deaths Lottery puzzled River Levels sports and the issue is Volume 131 Number 257 published in 2013. The exact articles or events are not fully readable.
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Kenyatta says 11 suspects captured after Westgate siege
Nairobi's Westgate mall siege ends with five terrorists killed and 11 suspects detained. President Uhuru Kenyatta reports 61 civilians and six soldiers died, with debris searches ongoing for more victims. Dozens injured. many unaccounted for as floors collapse. Authorities expect more bodies to be found.
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Hogg questions Branstad case spending in Iowa deals
Cedar Rapids official Hogg questions the nearly 1.47 million Iowa Executive Council paid to outside counsel in fiscal 2013. Eric Tabor, chief of staff in the attorney general’s office, says over half related to the 1998 tobacco settlement case, which preserved about 45 million at stake after a court victory. A recent arbitration panel ruled Iowa enforced state laws against non signatories in the tobacco dispute.
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Health care questions loom as Iowa health exchange opens
Iowa officials, including Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart, addressed an anxious public about the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges in a conference call with AARP. More than 8,000 joined as officials warned that the new marketplace is untested and timing shifts may affect signups from fewer than 100,000 to 350,000 or more before Jan. 1.
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Coralville candidates courted by GOP operatives offer
Coralville City Council candidates report outside help from GOP contacts and a local anti tax financing group with one candidate offered 20000 for campaign efforts but declined. Several candidates acknowledge assistance from recruiters Don McDowell and Jordan Willison while insisting no improper funds were accepted.
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