26 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2001
Page
1
Cedar Rapids filmmaker Steve Holmes, Iowa City, says a new Kernels stadium will draw casual fans who avoid old venues. He believes modern, fan friendly parks boost attendance and secure pro baseball's future in Cedar Rapids despite rough facilities.
Documentarian Holmes profiles Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids efforts to finance a new stadium and Burlington’s small market charm while noting Midwest League shifts. The film calls the league ground zero in urban competition for teams and outlines recent moves affecting Iowa Illinois Wisconsin clubs.
A University of Chicago team kept a kidney functioning on a warm-blood simulating machine for almost 24 hours after connecting it Friday. Researchers say the device may test questionable organs and improve transplant outcomes, potentially reducing kidneys discarded due to cold storage and immediate dysfunction.
In Iowa City, Robert David Dawson rose from ninth grade labeling as educationally retarded to earning a PhD in education. He now heads the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology and Educational Resources, championing tools like voice activated software to help others with disabilities.
Williamsburg firefighters fought a late Friday fire at the Days Inn near I 80 Amana exit that destroyed the pool area and six rooms. About 85 firefighters from seven departments helped. 25 guests evacuated with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, not deemed suspicious.
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