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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2001
Page
1
With floodwaters receding, FEMA Director Joe Allbaugh visited Davenport to praise residents for a hard fought battle. He congratulated the city on its resilience and coordination during the flood response.
In Iowa City at the Drake Relays Jeni Frodden of West and Jennie Funk of City High dueled to the finish in the 3000 meter run. Weather signals spring as morel mushroom season begins with tips on hunting and handling. Square D Co plans further job cuts at its southwest Cedar Rapids plant, joining earlier cuts. CRST International to launch Major Airport Xpress MAX service this summer via its Van Expedited unit in Cedar Rapids.
A compact excerpt lists sections such as Accent Advice, Bridge, Calendar, Classic Comics Index, and various features including Horoscopes, Legals, Lottery, Money, Movies, Notebe, People, Picture, Stocks, and TV. The fragment references page-like markers and column headers, indicating a newspaper page's index of diverse departments. It catalogs sections and cryptic codes, suggesting a busy multisection issue with multiple topics and features.
The House passed a measure by 252 to 172 to bar harm to a fetus, a bill framed as crime against unborn victims. Republicans touted toughness on criminals while abortion rights groups warned of redefining personhood, with debates reflecting Roe v. Wade contrasts.
A Gazette graphic summarizes a 1996 US study of 81 participants on storm phobia. It reports high vigilance with 72 percent owning NOAA radios and 86 percent avoiding work when severe weather is predicted. Many experience intrusive thoughts of injury or death and difficulty sleeping during threats, with 89 percent surprised others share the fear.
A 51 year old University of Iowa employee in Iowa City suffers severe weather phobia triggered by spring winds and storms. She monitors radar, hides in basement during storms, and fears tornado aftermath witnessed at age eight. Psychologist John Westefeld notes the condition is real but prevalence is unknown.
Authorities identified the body as Tracy Ann Carson, a Waterloo mother of three missing since October after leaving a birthday party. Dental records confirmed the victim. Investigators continue to determine the cause of death while not ruling out homicide and a man met at the party is a possible suspect. Carson was last seen Oct. 6 at a Waterloo bar.
The Center for Women's and Children's Health at St. Luke's Hospital will be named for Helen G. Nassif after a $1.5 million gift, part of her $2.8 million total donations to St. Luke's Foundation in nine months. The center features private NICU beds and birthing suites, with a goal of family centered care and all services under one roof. Nassif, a Cedar Rapids philanthropist and former government attorney, also funded the Nassif Heart Center at St. Luke's and supports Coe College and a church project.
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