06 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2000
Page
1
Restaurant owners Jim and Kris Kharbush mourn their loss in the wake of a disaster but express determination to reopen. The pair describe lessons learned and outline plans to rebuild while supporting staff and customers affected.
Luke Becker poured in 22 points and Reggie Evans logged his sixth double double as undefeated Hawks routed UNI Panthers 74 to 42. The game report notes details and highlights from the matchup. Dr. Percy Harris has served Linn County medical examiner for 38 years. He comments on retirement plans and a shift in focus at age 73.
Northeast Iowa Grain Processors Cooperative holds the right to purchase 80 acres in Delaware County for a new ethanol plant near Earlville. Details, 9B.
A 12 year old from Maquoketa must attend juvenile rehabilitation for setting a friend on fire. The incident details show a serious burn harm and court involvement.
The report notes Iowa districts have among the nation’s longest federal prison terms with the Northern District of Iowa ranking second and the Southern District fourth. U S attorney Stephen Rapp cites methamphetamine trafficking, gun involvement, and prior records as key factors driving longer sentences under 1998 law changes.
A university analysis ranks the length of prison terms across 90 federal judicial districts. Northern District of Iowa including Cedar Rapids and Southern District of Iowa including Iowa City appear among the top positions in the study.
The piece notes how locals named Chad react to the election chad term. Individuals named Chad in Iowa describe hearing jokes about pregnant and dimpled chads and related punch-card ballot quirks. Rows of quotes show light humor amid the election chatter.
The Florida court faces Gore’s appeal as the election drags on with Bush asserting readiness to seize the moment. Democrats warn there is a loyalty limit if the Florida Supreme Court rules against Gore in a tense national contest.
Community leaders split on the Iowa Child facility a 20 story 280 million educational and tourist site proposed for Coralville Opinions vary on whether it will boost nearby attractions or draw visitors away Jim Laren president of the Iowa City Science Center says the impact hinges on consumer dollars and total area footfall Ganesh Ganpat director of the Cedar Rapids Science Station notes IMAX theater plans to secure a loyal audience before Iowa Child opens possibly in five years
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