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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2001
Page
1
Pulitzer winner John Updike hosted a college themed reading to celebrate Cedar Rapids college on its 150th anniversary. Don Anash notes 1986 VW Jetta logs and 200000 mile maintenance milestones as a separate item. Dow Jones climbs on strong earnings from Dell Computer and Alcoa lifting market sentiment.
Martha Stewart offers guidance on setting up container gardens from choosing locations to selecting pots and potting materials. The tips cover sunlight needs, drainage, and practical layout ideas for appealing, easy to manage containers.
Opening day at Wrigley Field sparks excitement among Cubs fans as the ballpark welcomes a new season. Fans anticipate stellar pitching, young talent, and the chance to chase a playoff push with the team’s familiar home atmosphere.
Des Moines Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack warned that the 2001 legislature will not end until at least 40 million dollars is set aside for a teacher pay and student achievement initiative. Republicans consider trimming the figure to balance a weakened 2002 budget.
In Dubuque County Durango population 24 led Iowa in per-capita retail sales with more than 1.6 million dollars in taxable retail sales last year. The two-store town posted a per-capita figure of 67965 dollars, well ahead of West Burlington at 47790.
Cedar Rapids starts the Midwest League season against Burlington as a new $14 million Veterans Memorial Stadium is planned beyond the current site. Construction could begin in June and aims to be ready for the 2002 opener, while longtime locals reflect on memories tied to the old ballpark.
Terre Haute braces for Timothy McVeigh execution set for May 16. City officials and residents fear unrest as schools close, hotels fill, and crowds gather around the U S Penitentiary with protesters journalists and vendors arriving for the event.
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