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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 2000
Page
1
A retired Nalco Chemical Co executive plans a timbered, nail free barn for his Johnson County home. The design uses peg and groove joinery in a rural setting, showing traditional construction methods.
UI transfer guard Luke Recker will be eligible for the entire 2000-01 basketball season after the NCAA approved his appeal. The ruling allows the sophomore to participate in all regular season games and postseason play pending any further disciplinary actions.
Former University of Iowa basketball star B J Armstrong says he will retire at season's end after an 11 season pro career and three NBA titles. Details on 1C.
The Cedar Rapids City Council plans to apply for 1 million dollars to support Quaker Oats Co. in a 65.8 million dollar modernization project at the Cedar Rapids plant. The item appears in section 7B with cross references to other courthouse or custody details.
As spring arrives La Porte City opens a new drive in serving fried green pickles as a specialty item drawing growing crowds. The feature is highlighted in Ramblin in Friday's Gazette.
A Cedar Rapids attorney described a 7.3 million settlement over a tractor crash as a warning to employers nationwide that alcohol on the job will not be tolerated. The payout will fund lifetime care for Robert Doubek, who had brain damage from the Nov. 22, 1997, crash involving Brian D. Olson and Farm Services Inc. Olson was drunk, and the suit also targets his employer. The case was filed last May with a press conference planned for today.
Modern Maturity lists Iowa City as the sixth best college town for retirees citing access to University Hospitals and a strong intellectual scene. Readers note offerings like the Writers' Workshop Prairie Lights readings and programs at the senior center. Iowa City has a sizable over 65 population and civic amenities support seniors.
Linn County supervisors reject two management plans for the county care facility and decide to renegotiate with Abbe Center for Community Care while forming a broad advisory committee. The vote, 2-1, favors remaining with local Abbe management over ResCare of Louisville and signals input from residents and families on future operations.
The Millennium Fund proposal to finance major projects hits rough patches as Republicans and Gov. Vilsack discuss bonding authority of 300 million dollars and possible 50 to 75 million for school infrastructure. Senate committee opens infrastructure budget review with hope to include Millennium Fund once bonding levels are set. Cedar Rapids eyes funds for a proposed Iowa Rainforest project. lawmakers note 20 to 25 million yearly for 15 years.
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