04 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2000
Page
1
Ramblin' notes that in Tipton the Cuba and Elmer Flory family close the hardware section of Petersen Hardware, marking the end of an era in the local store.
US officials face sharp public backlash over the new Tiger Hawk logo threatening its future. Mattel Inc. says it will sell its Learning Co. division in Hiawatha after losses and rising debt. Wade King, winner of state wrestling titles at Davenport Assumption, named head coach at C R Washington.
In front of a near capacity crowd, Bob Dylan delivered a crowd pleasing set at Five Seasons Center on Monday. The performance included a sprinkling of classics and drew strong fan excitement throughout the venue.
In Neighbors a Springville art teacher, Dave Willig, guides students to develop technique with creativity arising from their own work. The article emphasizes student initiative and hands on exploration in class.
U S District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson finds Microsoft Corp used an oppressive thumb to dominate the computer market and illegally tied its Web browser to Windows. The verdict, part of a long antitrust battle by 19 states and Iowa's attorney general, could be appealed, delaying impact.
Sixteen SAS demonstrators occupied University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman’s office in Jessup Hall for about two hours on Monday. No arrests were made as the protestors pressed to stop university licensing of apparel made in foreign sweatshops and warned of continued pressure including a possible hunger strike.
Governor Tom Vilsack says progress is under way on a $300 million Millennium Fund to help Iowa communities finance major attractions and school improvements. He expects legislative consensus but notes full legislative support is still needed. University of Iowa coach Steve Alford will visit Des Moines to back bonding for Iowa Child projects. The bill calls for $300 million bonding over 20 years plus $12.5 million yearly state funding for smaller attractions and at least $5 million annually.
Gallo the Police Department’s first police dog, a German shepherd, bit a 9-year-old boy while off duty at Hoover Elementary School Sunday. Police Chief Winkelhake will review whether the dog acted deliberately as handler Ron Gist slept. The bite caused arm injuries and a torso scratch. the dog has up to date shots.
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