Last Day to Register for Cedar Rapids Primary
Today is the final day to register to vote for the October 2 Cedar Rapids primary. Linn County Auditor's Office accepts registrations 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Administrative Building. Cedar Rapids is the county's only city holding a primary this year ahead of the November 6 general municipal election.
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NAACP Announces New Date for Freedom Banquet
The NAACP reschedules its 59th annual Freedom Fund Banquet to 5 p.m. October 14 at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons. Hilary Shelton director of the NAACP Washington Bureau will be the keynote speaker. Tickets already purchased will be honored and new reservations can be made by calling 365-9482.
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Xavier High names homecoming queen and king at pep rally
Brittany Lester and Phil Hora named queen and king at Xavier High School homecoming pep rally and bonfire. Court includes Darryl Bernard II, Matthew Clark, Ross Dillavoy, Matthew Brusha, Ben Long, Doug Philipp, Ashley Arp, Sarah Baragary, Alexis Jacobsen, Carolyn Knapp, Falen Morse, Ashleigh O'Connell. Saints host Dubuque Wahlert tonight for homecoming game.
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Phil Hora
Xavier High School
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Patrick
Kathryn Lester
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Nancy Hora
Darryl Bernard II
Matthew Clark
Ross Dillavoy
Matthew Brusha
Ben Long
Doug Philipp
Ashley Arp
Sarah Baragary
Alexis Jacobsen
Carolyn Knapp
Falen Morse
Ashleigh O’connell
Saints
Dubuque Wahlert
Vilsack to Attend Two Cedar Rapids Events
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will visit Cedar Rapids for two events today. At 2 p.m. he will attend the unveiling of clickonmycareer dot com at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce on First Avenue NE. At 3 p.m. he will attend the Governor's Volunteer Awards ceremony at Coe College.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Grinnell Driver Killed In Train Collision
Grinnell resident Mark McCammant, 37, died after his pickup hit the rear left side of a moving freight train engine at an at grade crossing on Grinnell’s south side. The crash damaged the engine and caused about 100 gallons of oil to spill.
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Poweshiek County
Derailment Repairs Restore Central City Track
Central City crews worked Thursday to restore about 600 feet of track and rerail freight cars after a derailment on River Street. A soybean oil tank car derailed 8:30 P.M. Wednesday. eight cars left the track but none leaked. Power to roughly 500 homes was affected, with most restored by night’s end.
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Wapsipinicon
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Charities confident of reaching fund goals
Local charities express confidence in meeting annual fundraising targets despite increased disaster relief giving for Washington and New York. Bev Weber of United Way Johnson County says the campaign is three weeks in and aims for 1.9 million dollars. La Dawn Edwards notes East Central Iowa's drive is on track with 15 percent raised of 7.6 million before Thanksgiving. Betty Hargraves praises Midwest generosity and spontaneous giving when needs arise. Agencies like the Red Cross and United Way credit annual campaign funds for readiness after Sept 11 tragedies.
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United Way
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Iowa
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Betty Hargraves
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Cedar Rapids keeps high security at water facilities
Cedar Rapids water utility director John North says security remains high though slightly reduced from the days after 9 11. Buildings are locked and alarmed with fences and remote cameras. A swipe card system and visitor logging are to be added, with tight monitoring of chemical deliveries and delivery personnel.
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Memorial tributes honor war on terrorism across America
In Toledo and other communities memorials sprout to honor victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and to support responders. The Reinig-Friedrichs Post No. 72 memorial features patriotic walls, a sandbox with candles, and displays of the Pledge and national anthems. Local Legion members led the effort and seek ongoing support for veterans and responders.
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Eric Bartel
Gary
Jeannie Sieck
Cathy Campbell
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