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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1998
Page
1
Iowa farmers expect to plant about the same acreage of corn and soybeans as last year per a government report. APAC plans face lifts for two Cedar Rapids centers. Details, 6C.
Accent section reports two luxurious doghouses with skylight and Persian rug to be sold for as much as $10,000. The piece notes rising rivers in Eastern Iowa communities affecting local life.
University of Iowa Vice President Ann Rhodes says a final decision on whether men's basketball Coach Tom Davis will return next season hasn’t been made. Details, 1C.
Urbana native Cal Eldred hit a single in the Milwaukee Brewers season opener against the Atlanta Braves. The game marked the Brewers' NL debut.
City officials consider approving a block grant to support a youth center project largely funded by an anonymous donation. The plan, described in details section 3B, prompts questions about oversight and use of the grant.
Former U S Representative Bella Abzug a noted feminist activist has died on Tuesday at age 77 in New York City. Abzug a pioneer for women’s rights chaired the House Select Committee on Women and fought for reproductive rights and equal pay influencing national politics for decades.
A Prairie High School team clinched the state basketball title with a joyous trip documented by a student. The Thursday Gazette features her account and photos of the journey and festivities.
Mary Stewart, a resident of Osada in Cedar Rapids, will meet Vice President Al Gore as part of a visit centered on the Osada affordable housing project. The event follows a Truman-era family tale and involves security details, with Gore scheduled to land at The Eastern Iowa Airport and visit Osaka before departing.
Wal Mart proposes a 200000 square foot superstore on a 34 acre parcel south of Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. The project seeks C-2 zoning and would include a department store, fast food, grocery, photo processing, auto service and garden center with access concerns on Edgewood Road. Opening is targeted for 1999 after a likely three month rezoning process and public hearings.
Senate President Mary Kramer admitted she set a bad example for pages after hiring a photographer for family shots and removing President Clinton's picture from the backdrop. Democrats criticized the move as disrespectful and demanded policies to prevent repeats.
Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids uses senior portfolios as a performance based diploma component. Students assemble tests papers and photos with self reflections and cover letters to show growth. Roy Rohwedder notes lessons on listening to teachers and valuing grades.
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