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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2000
Page
1
Hawkeye Ryan Hansen balances law school with a starting role in Saturdays game against Kansas State. The student athlete juggles coursework and on field duties as minnesota leads the week.
More than 40 sick cats and one dog were removed from a northwest Cedar Rapids residence. Authorities say more animals remain at large and a broader capture effort continues.
In a Virginia study by two economics professors Cedar Rapids is reported as having the 14th best standard of living in the United States. The article notes Cedar Lake area plans may be revised to host a Canadian National Illinois Central railroad facility in light of this assessment.
A campus film initiative organized by students seeks to raise funds by screening a limited run feature. Organizers plan a single premiere and multiple showings to attract audiences, with proceeds supporting campus programs.
Cascade's Fillmore Fairways unveils large greens designed to rebuild confidence on approach shots. The feature promises steadier putting and more accurate irons, offering golfers a chance to lower scores.
Mike Jacobs of Monticello spends late summer days casting flies in the Maquoketa River’s black bass catch and release zone, enjoying outdoor time as reported in Friday’s Gazette.
St. Luke's Hospital will construct an eight million dollar outpatient surgical facility on the south side of First Avenue at the former Allen Motor Co. site. The project is a joint venture with more than 70 physicians through a limited liability entity and will be staffed by St. Luke's under its license while leasing the space from First Avenue Building Co. LLC. The move aims to keep patients from seeking care at competing centers and reflects physician readiness to join hospital-backed investment.
Gov Tom Vilsack and a state task force led by John Forsyth proposed a new pay system for Iowa teachers. The plan would link salaries to student achievement without merit pay. Iowa teachers average $34 927, ranking 35th nationally.
State task force outlines a plan to raise minimum teacher salaries from 23 000 to 29 699 after three years and to 33 324 with advanced levels 43 572 for top performers and 50 108 for 150 nationally board certified teachers. Forsyth says the aim is to realign incentives with student achievement and reform education. The plan also rewards continued education mentoring and team collaboration to boost learning outcomes.
The page highlights Rich Story as the sole survivor in a feature package that dominates 5A with connections to Survivor themed narratives. The article notes the lasting impact of his journey and sets a focused tone for continued coverage.
In Cedar Rapids nearly 200 fans gathered at Shagnasty's to watch the Survivor finale. Rich Hatch defeated Kelly Wiglesworth by one vote for the $1 million prize. Hatch was praised by some critics as a strong leader while others called him a jerk.
The Iowa Youth Tobacco Survey finds 39 percent of middle schoolers and 63 percent of high schoolers have tried smoking, with daily use at 8 percent and 24 percent respectively. State health officials call for reduced youth smoking and plan to use $10 million in state funds to aid quitting and prevention efforts. About 12 percent of middle schoolers and 33 percent of high schoolers describe themselves as smokers, above national averages.
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 39 percent of middle school and 63 percent of high school students tried smoking. Among smokers, 12 percent of middle school and 33 percent of high school students continue, with daily use at 8 and 24 percent respectively. Smokeless tobacco usage stands at 14 and 27 percent. A majority of young smokers want to quit, 51 percent and 54 percent, while 90 percent and 88 percent do not think smoking makes youths look cool. Survey includes 1,834 middle school and 1,445 high school students.
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