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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2000
Page
1
Heating costs are expected to reach all time highs this winter, but many residents across Iowa remain unconvinced by experts warnings. Analysts cite rising fuel prices and supply constraints as the main drivers behind the projected escalation and urge households to budget accordingly.
Cedarapids Inc laid off 20 white collar workers on Thursday as part of a continuing series of dismissals since the firm changed ownership a year ago. Details, 8B.
Iowa Hawkeyes coaches took charge of U S women's and other national teams this summer guiding squads in European competition details appear on 1C.
Hickok Hall renovates its auditorium and dedicates the space to Roby Kesler, a 90 year old alumna of the school. The naming follows Kesler's long connection to the institution and honors her contributions.
Wayne Lasley, 49, of Tama drowned Friday while trying to save his wife Carmen from the Iowa River. She was not harmed. The body was recovered. Details, 5B.
Eastern Iowa teams may face a tougher path to the Class 4A playoffs this fall as the Gazette outlines a season preview. The feature discusses team outlooks, key matchups, and potential contenders in the upcoming prep gridiron campaign.
Cedar Rapids Water Department conducts a large scale sampling across a 6500 square mile Cedar River watershed from the Minnesota line to Muscatine County with about 60 sites. Tests will cover nitrates fecal coliform and pesticides and aim to identify pollutant sources and raise public awareness while coordination with the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab and city lab.
In OBINS The Tweets recount opposition to a new convenience store and gas station behind their home in a residential area north of Cedar Rapids. They feared lighting noise and traffic, though they report some concerns eased by minimal yard impact.
The Gazette notes high ragweed pollen counts in Linn County with a UI doctor predicting six more weeks of elevated levels. Priming increases sensitivity. avoidance and medications help. A new FDA reviewed drug aims to block IgE production after UI trials, pending approval.
Islamic leaders urge a sweeping registration effort for about 6 million Muslims in the United States. The Council on American-Islamic Relations says voting fulfills a duty to impact society positively.
Voters may register at 1,000 sites across Iowa including Casey’s Rum & Go Wells Fargo Hy Vee Drug Towns Dollar General Younkers Menards and Kmart or by mail. County auditors’ offices open next week for in person registration.
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