23 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2001
Page
1
Amana's new talking refrigerator won't appear on the Late Show any time soon. An audiotape supports Tyrone Boykin's claim that an umpire intentionally made a wrong call.
Head coach Erik Raeburn expresses optimism for Coe College football ahead of the new season. The piece highlights the program’s prospects and Raeburn’s expectations for improvement and success this year.
The article traces quarterback Seneca Wallace and his unlikely progression to joining Iowa State Cyclones. It outlines early career twists, key performances, and the factors shaping his rise to prominence in college football.
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Hy-Vee Foods said it will renew its century old First Avenue store lease in Cedar Rapids for five years even if the City Council rejects a proposed financial package for a new twice as large store. City staff cite the aging 1900 building and a 1957 addition as a factor in the decision.
Hy-Vee front man ager says Wednesday the city and Wellington Heights and Mound View neighborhoods served by the Hy-Vee store view current facilities as inadequate for long term revitalization. Luther cites community benefit and calls for TIF funding to support redevelopment.
Mediacom CEO Rocco Commisso outlined a 30 month 300 million plan to expand Iowa cable service. The upgrade boosts bandwidth to Cedar Rapids Iowa City North Liberty and Maquoketa with 860 megahertz systems enabling many more channels and interactive services. The company will reduce head ends from over 140 to under 15 to cut costs and improve delivery.
Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson says Iowa will roll out targeted cuts this September and October with some takes effect immediately while others need legislative approval. Republicans warn more cuts may come if economy does not improve.
The federal surplus falls to 1 billion for non Social Security spending as the economy lags and the 10 year tax cuts bite. White House projections show 158 billion excess revenue but most from Social Security taxes, complicating plans for drug coverage and other programs. The fight looms between Bush and Democrats over funding priorities.
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