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Do You Know Nutrition's Role in Cancer Prevention?

Statistics suggest that 30 percent of cancer cases are related to diet. Obesity, combined with diets lacking key phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals might be to blame. To build a healthy meal plan for you and your family, take a good look at what you typically eat each day and incorporate the following suggestions.

Community Briefs

Dubuque 'The Wizard of Oz' event set for today

Star Struck

the site For a little more info on Adam 812, head over to www.adam812.com for music videos, a photo gallery, lyrics, news and band member bios. Ginny Luke is seeing stars these days.

Community Calendar

ADULT EVENTS THURSDAY

She's Finding Her Voice On New Ep

It's only been a year since Miley Cyrus released her first official studio album, "Breakout." But the 16-year-old says in that time she's found her voice as an artist - and that's reflected on her new EP. "I think I've been able to give myself more say. I think at first I was a little more afraid of what I could and what I could not say," the singer and actress said.

Tracy Byrd to Perform at Mystique Casino

Country music star Tracy Byrd will perform twice Saturday, Dec. 19, in Cabaret at Mystique Casino. Tickets - $20 in advance, $25 the day of show - will be on sale Monday, Oct. 5, at Mystique's Allure Center for those age 21 and older.

City Must Learn to Coexist Peacefully

where we stand Tolerance and community conversation will help ease tensions. It isn't all that surprising that the city's first meeting to discuss crime prevention deteriorated into a discussion of race. Perceptions - and misperceptions - about race and cultural clashes have a way of pervading that conversation. That doesn't mean Thursday's meeting was a failure. It was a first step.

Letters to the Editor

Unfortunately our world is made up of some uncaring, cruel people as well as the many thoughtful, loving individuals. The story of the tiny, poor, week-old kittens, separated from their mother, and trapped in the soffit of a remodeled roof - hungry, alone - and the refusal of the landlord, Maximo Damaso of Dubuque, to allow workers in to rescue them, is a sad, sad story.

Michelle Brooks

DICKEYVILLE, Wis. - Michelle (Boever) Brooks, 48, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Dickeyville, was called home to be with her beloved Lord on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, with a lifetime of Catholic devotion. Michelle received her bountiful strength from God and was always a testament of His grace. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, with the Rev. Bernard E. Rott officiating.

Wayne's World: Great Movie; Video Game ... Not so Much

vital stats Release Date: April 1993 Used Price: $3.98 The Mouth's Rating: HHHHH (out of 50) To say that the early- to mid-'90s video game market was saturated with look-alike 2D action/platforming clones is an understatement akin to saying Pauly Shore is a little annoying.

Moviemaking Tax Issue Could Be Headache for Culver

DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver has moved quickly to deal with questionable spending and accounting in Iowa's moviemaking tax credit program, but the issue clearly will linger and could become a headache for the governor as he gears up for his re-election bid next year. Culver's office first released information about problems in the Iowa Film Office on Friday, and by Monday three top managers had either been fired or resigned.

Assembly Passes Shield Bill

Lawmakers: Let board appoint DNR secretary MADISON -- The state Assembly has passed a bill that would strip the governor of his ability to appoint the Department of Natural Resources secretary. The Democratic-authored bill would give that power to the Natural Resources Board, which controls DNR policy. Supporters say taking the governor out of the picture will remove politics from wildlife and environmental decisions. Opponents counter that the move will accomplish nothing, since the governo...

Tri-State People

Dr. Anna Zak has joined Midwest Dental Dubuque clinic, 2055 Holliday Drive. She received her dental degree from the University of Iowa. Prior to joining Midwest Dental, she worked in a private practice in Connecticut. She is a member of the American Dental Association and Iowa Dental Association.

Wisconsin Briefs

Suspect says God led him to Jewel's ranch FORT WORTH, Texas - A man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, authorities said Tuesday.

Bridget Spahn

Bridget "Bonnie" Spahn, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, finished her walk of life on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, following a long journey with Alzheimer's disease, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1225 Alta Vista St. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Siegert-Casper Colonial Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 390 N. Grandview Ave.

House Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits

WASHINGTON - Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday. The House bill, which applies to 27 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher, would add to the already-record levels of benefits that have been available to the jobless as the country struggles to recover from its prolonged economic malaise.

4 People Try to Make Off with Chili's Pepper Sign

BENNINGTON, Vt. - A giant chili pepper on the roof of a Chili's restaurant in southern Vermont was a hot property - police say four people have been caught trying to steal it. Bennington police said the group ran 470 feet of extension cord across a four-lane road and through a Home Depot parking lot to power an electric drill used to detach the logo sign.

'Smart City' in National Spotlight

As the first city in the nation poised to become an IBM Smarter City, Dubuque has been grabbing more than its usual share of national media attention lately. Randy Gehl, public information officer for the city, has been tracking the coverage since last week's announcement about the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque partnership. He said a second wave of sustainability-related Web sites, forums and blogs have picked up the story in recent days.

Rain Breaks a 24-Day Dry Spell

Tuesday's rain broke a 24-day dry spell - Dubuque's 15th- longest rain-free period in 113 years of records. The city received 1.31 inches of rain in the six hours ending at 7 a.m. Dubuque's record dry spell lasted 54 days and ended on Nov. 15, 1952.

Apple River Woman Injured in Car Accident

STOCKTON, Ill. - An Apple River woman was injured in a car accident early Sunday near Stockton. Megan J. Roberts, 20, was transported to the Freeport Memorial Hospital. Hospital officials refuse to disclose patient condition reports.