20 Dec 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2001
Page
1
Cedar Rapids native Elijah Wood stars in the new fantasy film drawing sell out crowds on its opening day in East Iowa. The debut signals strong local interest as audiences flock to theaters downtown and in nearby towns.
Officials seek the President to throw the ceremonial first pitch when Veterans Memorial Stadium opens in April as it nears completion. Details on page 1B and 1C. Chamber recruits nurses for CR Jobs Priority One. The program starts a direct mail push to attract nurses to local hospitals.
Several local stations have increased holiday music hours this weekend as they roll out festive playlists. Listeners can expect extended seasonal programming and special on air features from multiple broadcasters.
Linn County farmland values rose 6 percent in 2001 to 2498 per acre, with Johnson County up 5 percent to 2380. Statewide average 1926 per acre, up 3.7 percent, per Iowa State University survey led by Michael Duffy. Low-grade land averaged 1170 per acre.
The 1 percent local option sales tax starts January 1 in Linn and Jones counties guiding compliance challenges for retailers. Officials warn some businesses may fail to collect the tax and face interest on uncollected amounts while aid resources outline how to file and comply.
A Brooklyn mother battles advanced breast cancer while her two young sons cope with the death of their father, a Cantor Fitzgerald worker who died in the World Trade Center attack. The family grapples with grief as the boys seek reassurance from relatives.
The Cedar Rapids City Council repealed the 1913 Public Dance Hall rule requiring two officers for floors over 500 square feet and three for floors over 1,000, a move to aid Let's Dance Cedar Rapids at Lindale Mall. Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn called the rule antiquated and costly, noting the new ballroom with a 2,250 square foot floor will host ballroom and swing dancing.
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