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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2000
Page
1
As students head back to school in Iowa cities, maintenance efforts ramp up across campuses and districts. A nationwide search for a new president is underway as Todd Bergen leaves Priority One to join AEGON USA.
Students at Hillcrest Residence Hall will enjoy a wider variety of dishes as classes begin. Hope Edwards and Jenny Schwandt aim for victory, not second best, in a top-ranked doubles match. Weekend planning ideas are offered in Accent with ten tips.
Outdoor in Friday's Gazette notes clear water and warm days as a smallmouth bass follows a well-placed lure, signaling prime fishing conditions for late summer anglers.
The Cedar Rapids schools facilities task force recommends a 44 to 46 million bond to voters to fund a north east elementary school and major classroom and infrastructure upgrades over 20 years. The plan includes a community oversight group and a tentative December 12 vote.
Vice presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman called for a Gore victory as the Democratic National Convention moved toward nominating Gore for the White House. He appeared on stage with his daughter at the podium as delegates cheered and prepared for tonight’s finale.
Gazette Online reports daily behind the scenes from the state convention with live chats featuring Gov. Tom Vilsack at 11 15 a m and Rep Leonard Boswell at 1 30 p m. Readers can join discussions and follow previews of delegate activities through cityline and Gazette sites.
Iowa’s Meskwaki delegate Wanatee, 67, of the Sac and Fox tribe, becomes the first Meskwaki seated in Iowa’s Democratic National Convention contingent. He notes both parties push diversity and minority inclusion to boost turnout and voices. His observation centers on mobilizing limited Native voices into joint action.
Four people including a 31 year old woman and three youths aged 14 10 and 9 drowned in the Wisconsin River near Woodman Grant County. Authorities recovered one body later Wednesday and page was not known if related. Investigators cited strong currents and possible sand collapse at a beach area as factors.
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