23 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2000
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids several churches including Noelridge Christian Church add drama to worship. Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids sees public interest as skating programs and public skating attract crowds.
West Liberty Foods and Midamar Corp of Cedar Rapids give 3000 pounds of turkey and beef to area groups serving holiday meals. Details 9B note a coach Steve Alford led U S men’s basketball team aiming to keep undefeated record. Details 1C mention Principal Life Insurance Co to receive a five year 465000 tax rebate if it adds 100 employees in that period.
In the 1940s and 50s illegal slot machines clanged and prohibited booze flowed in area supper clubs. The feature recalls nightlife, vice hubs, and local legends from that era within the parish and cityscape.
Record December snows strain budgets in Winneshiek and Benton counties with about 200000 and 200000 dollar snow removal allotments largely spent. Officials warn overtime and supplies will push over budget as crews in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City log unprecedented overtime through December 19.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette graphic compares snow removal costs across contractors and public works options. The chart highlights price per inch, service scope, and estimated total season spend for residential and municipal applications.
A sign on a Peters family barn promotes a Christmas Eve service inside the back barn at their Highway 30 farm near Palisades Kepler State Park. Grant Rasmussen, 18, of Mount Vernon arranges hay bales Friday to serve as barn pews for attendees.
Seeds of Faith Lutheran Church plans a Christmas Eve service in a barn after meeting building code and permit requirements. Pastor Jennifer Henry leads about 100 worshippers with hay bale pews and temporary exits. County planners inspected the barn for safety and exits.
President elect Bush names conservative Sen. John Ashcroft as attorney general and moderate New Jersey Gov. Christie Whitman to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Ashcroft, 58, has a Missouri background and Senate service. Whitman is praised for balancing growth with environmental protections.
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area markets shoppers rush to high efficiency furnaces as natural gas prices spike. Lin da Bednarz of Kelly Heating Service notes 600 dollar premium for new units but expects savings to cover costs. Ilten's Inc reports many calls from homeowners choosing upgrades to 90 percent efficiency units.
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