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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2002
Page
1
Joe Klein examines infidelity politics and partnership in an excerpt from The Natural detailing the former president's marriage. Cedar Rapids native Kara Westercamp, 2002 Iowa Honey Queen, is noted for supporting the honey industry.
The Connecticut Huskies defeated Oklahoma 82 to 70 in San Antonio to win the NCAA women’s basketball championship, finishing an undefeated season and clinching the title.
The Panthers aim to defend the Gateway Conference title despite gaps at tight end fullback and in the defensive backfield. The report notes ongoing championship pursuit with clear competition ahead. The San Francisco group PAWS assists low income residents in keeping their pets.
The new Cedar Rapids ballpark offers a refined menu with peanuts and popcorn alongside portobello mushrooms and other upscale eats, expanding beyond traditional ballpark fare.
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Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed an uncompromising offensive as Israel fights a wave of Palestinian attacks. Israeli tanks entered Bethlehem near the Church of the Nativity after dawn, part of a widening West Bank operation following earlier incursions in Qalqiliya.
The Israeli forces quickly seized control of a northern West Bank town near the frontline as clashes widen. The report also notes international calls for peace efforts and regional warnings against targeting leaders.
The Elkader Opera House, built in 1903, will widen original seats to 20 24 inches to fit today’s patrons. American Seating Co. will modify the cast iron stanchions and wood seats, with work funded by private donations after a failed $250,000 bond. Renovation aims for completion by November 2003 to honor the theater’s centennial. The building is on the National Register and hosts the Opera House Players and Elkader Keystone Chorus.
Holly Eggleston a 21 year old University of Iowa political science major from Cedar Rapids starts The Iowa Observer a conservative politics and culture magazine. It debuts with the Daily Iowan distribution funded by ad sales and a foundation grant and will be published about every six weeks.
Iowa legislators face marathon debates as they tackle an omnibus budget bill for the next year’s 4.6 billion plan and a controversial livestock regulation bill. The House faces budget work and Gov. Vilsack’s push to lower the drunk driving blood alcohol limit from 0.10 to 0.08. Per diem ends April 13, with aims to adjourn days earlier amid a shortened session.
April Fools' Day returns as a potential relief from shock after the 9 11 attacks. Folklore expert Jerrilyn McGregory notes people may loosen restraints and seek lightness, recalling quick humor after past disasters. The custom traces to France in 1582 when New Year moved to January 1 and fools were ridiculed for false beliefs.
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