Bush, Kerry to
cross paths in Iowa
The campaign trail reaches a nexus this week as President Bush and his challenger, John Kerry make simultaneous campaign appearances in Davenport.

‘American Idol’ to make stop in Coralville
Get those voices in tune, young Iowans. American Idol will be looking for the next Fantasia Barrino (or perhaps William Hung) at the Coral Ridge Mall at the end of the month.

UPDATE
Magazine gives Iowa City high business marks
Expansion Management Magazine says Iowa City is a top place for businesses to expand or relocate.

Area is haven for seniors
The elder care industry means big bucks as local predict and Iowa City influx of retirees.

NEWS
Stores gear up for tax-free shopping
The sales tax holiday is this weekend.

Company violates trash contract
The City of Iowa City is accusing Prairie Waste Management of not taking out the garbage.

University Heights gets new chief
Ron Fort, formerly of the Iowa City Police Department, heads to U Heights.

Police checkpoints catch drunken drivers

MidAmerican ballot language up in air

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SPORTS
EIHC showdown
Solon and Clear Creek Amana will face off in a semifinal power struggle for the right to play for the state title.
• Solon pounds West Lyon 14-0
• CCA shuts out Eagle Grove, 2-0

Regina hires new wrestling coach
Wartburg grad Jeremy Burk will head the Regals.

Local Legion team moves on

Youth sports roundup

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OPINION
Will Vilsack be selected for Cabinet?
No longer a candidate for VP, will Vilsack become Secretary Vilsack?

Potter exemplifies Christian values
Guest opinion by Rev. John Caldwell.

FEATURES
Show family fun safety
John Lowe on being safe in the sun.

Fairest of them all
Being crowned fair queen is a dream come true for Beth Struzynski.

Rascally rabbits pay summer visit
to garden
Green Thumb by Judy Terry.

On GOIOWACITY
Listening to the voices in my head
Community Music by Richard Tiegs.

Take a walk on the wild side
The Field of Fun, a maze cut into four acres of corn, opens Saturday.

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