Teleconnect founder Clark McLeod shaped Iowa economy and careers
Alan Beach recalls Clark McLeod as a decisive leader whose Teleconnect era fueled Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa growth, creating billions in jobs and business. Beach and others detail McLeod’s bold vision, internal growth approach, and quiet community philanthropy before McLeodUSA’s bankruptcy amid technology stock collapse.
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McLeod
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Liu
Alan Beach
McLeod's
Teleconnect
Beach
Clark
Southerner
Ross Marketing
Hiawatha
Tommi Reeder
Roeder
McLeodusa
Clark McLeod
Teleconnect Co
Luther College sanctions over naked soccer spark student protest
College official announces sanctions for code violations including fines and probation. About 30 students picketed outside the Center for Faith and Life while debates over priorities and free expression continued. Campus security says 75 naked players joined 200 spectators after bars closed ahead of finals week.
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Luther
Torgerson
Center For Faith and Life
Kelly Shinn
Arvada
Colo
Eli Pedelty
Mason City
Pedesty
Moffitt
Vatican to discipline abusive priests amid bishop clash
The Vatican issued a late blanket order dismissing abusive priests but did not propose reporting crimes to authorities. Cardinals debated stronger language on turning offenders over to civil authorities as U S bishops meet in Dallas in June. Cardinal McCarrick disputed a one strike policy. a press briefing followed days of talks and a pope driven stance against abuse.
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U.S
Dallas
McLeod USA names Davis CEO as Gray stays president
McLeod USA announces Chris A. Davis will serve as chairwoman and chief executive officer while Steve Gray remains president. Davis, 51, and five former Gulfstream executives join after McLeod emerged from Chapter 11 debt reduction. Forstmann Little, longtime investor, aims to rationalize the telecom firm and boost profitability amid a 25 state market.
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Steve Gray
McLeodusa
McLeod USA
Midwest
Cedar Rapids
Davis
Forstmann
Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace
Forstmann Little
Clark McLeod
Chris Davis
Forstmann Little & Co
McLeodUSA History Highlights Through 2002
McLeodUSA evolves from McLeod Telecommunications to a major CLEC with a 25 state footprint. Key events include a 1999 2-for-1 stock split, 2000 stock splits, 2001 asset focus shift, and 2002 bankruptcy filing and leadership changes as Forstmann Little guides recapitalization efforts.
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McLeod Telecommunications Inc
Iowa
Illinois
Buffalo Cody & Associates
McLeodusa Publishing Co
McLeodusa
Consolidated Communications
Forstmann Little & Co
McLeodUSA Names Davis and Gray in Top Roles
Chris A. Davis becomes chief operating and financial officer of McLeodUSA after serving as executive at ONI Systems and Gulfstream Aerospace. Steve C. Gray continues as co CEO, with prior roles at MCI and TelecomUSA. Burckhardt joins board. Forstmann and private equity firm hold large stake amid restructuring. Projections show revenue dip in 2003 with recovery by 2005 and cash earnings growth.
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McLeodusa
Splitrock Services
Houston
CapRock Communications Corp
Dallas
Chris Davis
Steve Gray
Ted Forstmann
Davis
McLeodusa Publishing Co
Yell Group of
Great Britain
Cedar Rapids
Forstmann Little
Michael
Forstmann
Reuters
ONI Systems
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
General Electric Co
Telecomusa
Williams Telecommunications Co
Burckhardt
McLeod
McLeod USA
ON Systems
Theodore J. Forstmann
Gulfstream Aerospace
General Instrument
Ziff-Davis Publishing
Community Health Systems
Yankee Candie
Dr. Pepper and
Topps
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Kwaya
Minnesota
Jenny Moffitt
Dunnell, Minn
Vatican
Theodore McCarrick
Washington
John Paul II
John Paul
Gazette
Company
McLeod- USA
Chris A. Davis
Telecom Marketplace
Theodore
Reuters News Service
McLeodUSA/Gazette
Forstmann and Davis
Rockwell Collins
Cytec Industries
Wolverine Tube
Steve C. Gray
Gray
Coceo
MCI
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New York
Tively
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