06 Dec 2001
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2001
Page
1
The St Patrick's middle school will close next year as part of a broader restructuring of the Catholic school system. The move aims to streamline operations and reallocate resources within the diocese.
In Kandahar area a US bombing killed three American soldiers and wounded twenty others during a clash with Taliban forces. Five Afghans died and twenty were injured as allied troops fought near Kandahar. The incident marked the first deadly friendly fire episode in the war.
Report says UK backed factional talks leading to a post Taliban Afghan government agreement amid security and governance concerns. Details are limited as officials caution on ongoing negotiations and regional implications.
After a decade of lobbying Cedar Rapids wins federal funding for a $77 million courthouse. An initial $9.785 million covers design and site prep, with construction planned 2004-2007. Mayor elect Paul Pate supports the project and a land swap with the city to receive the old courthouse.
Iowa faces a multiyear Medicaid shortfall as costs rise and enrollment grows. Officials estimate a $43.6 million gap this fiscal year and $60 million to $70 million in 2003, prompting talks of benefit cuts or provider payments reductions. A governor led working group suggests saving over $38 million to cover costs, with across the board cuts possible.
The U S bankruptcy court data show rising filings in the Northern District of Iowa with some Johnson County cases possibly moved to the Southern District headquartered in Des Moines. The 2001 figures reflect the first 11 months of the year.
The Northern District of Iowa sees 4 080 bankruptcies filed with a 20 percent rise from 2000 and a record ahead. Linn County reports 647 through November, within four of 1997’s peak. Cedar Rapids attorney Joe Peiffer cites medical debts strikes layoffs and divorce as key drivers while noting tighter credit post September 11. The bankruptcy reform bill, led by Sen. Grassley, awaits conference and takes effect 180 days after Bush signs it.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.