Iowa farmers harvest corn and soybeans in autumn
Front page items note Iowa farmers begin harvesting corn and soybeans as another year ends. Economic signals and crop yields are discussed alongside national security and political topics shaping the 2008 cycle.
Cedar Valley Apartments to be sold for 5.95 million
MidAmerica Housing Partnership plans the sale of Cedar Valley Apartments at 3000 J St SW, a 186 unit complex, expected to boost its finances. A Cedar Rapids couple plans converting the townhomes into condominiums priced in the upper 40 000s to upper 70 000s.
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The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with home and mail subscription options. Rates include carrier and motor route weekly plans as well as morning and Sunday mailings for various durations and regions.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette champions sustainability by printing with soybean ink and on recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Dr. SW or at nearby locations.
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Pope Benedicts remarks spark global backlash and critique
Leonard Pitts Jr argues the Muslim violence and reactions distort Islam and hijack legitimate grievances. He accuses radicals of wielding faux power to demand apologies while praising Benedict's point that true religion opposes violence. He calls for accountability from the extremists rather than the pope.
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Two ex Sago miners die by own actions in past month
Morgantown West Virginia two former Sago Mine safety watchers shot themselves at home over the past month after the deadly January explosion that killed 12. Officials say no link confirmed but the tragedy haunts those involved. Boni and Chisolm had been interviewed by investigators.
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Health insurance premiums rise 7.7 percent in 2006
Kaiser and HRET report employer based health insurance premiums increased 7.7 percent for 2006, the slowest rise since 2000. Despite moderating rates, workers see limited relief as earnings grow 3.8 percent while inflation rises. Single coverage averages rise to 4242 dollars with workers paying 627, family coverage to 11480 with 2973 paid by workers.
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Taliban suicide bomber kills 18 outside Helmand governor’s compound
A Taliban suicide bomber killed 18 near the Helmand governor Moh ammed Daoud Safi's Lashkar Gah compound as Afghan soldiers halted him at the gate. The blast targeted security at the governor's premises amid a series of attacks on senior officials.
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