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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2000
Page
1
Analysts say U S farmers may harvest record corn and soybean crops this year. Jim Leach and Bob Simpson answered questions in separate Cedar Rapids forums on Wednesday.
Former Cedar Rapids baseball player Guy Smith joins a round at Timberline Golf Course in Peosta. The feature follows his swing and course ambience during a light afternoon visit.
The Los Angeles Times brings back a Top 20 music chart in mid 2000 after abolishing its Top 10 in 1999. The Friday Gazette notes Weekend! coverage accompanying the new list.
Cedar Rapids facilities task force approves a 45.7 million bond plan to fund a northeast elementary school and about 29 million dollars in additional classroom space. Eight to five vote falls short of the 11 of 14 requirement, with next week set to resolve differences as residents weigh tax implications and potential split ballot options.
After a rancorous debate the Cedar Rapids City Council approved zoning changes for a SuperTarget on Blairs Ferry Road NE by a 3-2 vote. Mayor Clancey and Public Safety Commissioner Zahn opposed citing traffic and scale concerns, while Dale Todd and others supported the 174000 square foot department and grocery store amid neighbor objections and concessions.
Between 1990 and 1999 the share of University of Iowa students who smoked in the last 30 days nearly doubled from 21.5 percent to 38.8 percent. Health officials warn that early college habits can lead to lifelong use, citing a large 1999 study across 119 campuses.
Firestone announces a voluntary recall of 6.5 million tires for light trucks and SUVs, including P235/75R15 ATX and ATX II and Wilderness AT tires from the Decatur Illinois plant. Dealers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City report heavy call volumes while identifying affected models and directing questions to corporate officials. The recall, tied to 46 deaths, covers about 144 million tires produced in North America and follows a yearlong probe of tire failures.
Bridgestone/Firestone recalls all P235/75R15 Firestone radial ATX and ATX II tires and Wilderness AT tires from Decatur plant. Consumers should check sidewall markings and may need a dealer visit to verify DOT numbers. They will notify by mail and offer free tire replacement via toll free line 1 800 465 1904 or local dealer.
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