31 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2000
Page
1
A compact update notes Decisionmark links with an East Iowa firm to strengthen digital television technology and distribution, highlighting strategic collaboration within the media tech sector.
A Cedar Rapids family escaped with minor injuries as a fire destroyed their home at 1440 Fourth Ave SE. Two adjacent houses were damaged and another family displaced. Dorothy Wright and relatives were treated for smoke inhalation at St Luke's Hospital. The Fire Department ruled the blaze started unintentionally by a child playing with matches in a makeshift tent.
Rural writer notes Iowa cold and heavy snowfall triple the time for farm chores. Myron Smalley, near Iowa City, endures long outside shifts clearing lanes and livestock lots. December 2023 lists record snow and below normal temps, stressing livestock care and water systems in unheated buildings.
A year after Y2K scare, Iowa officials recount preparations at Cedar Rapids City Hall Camp Dodge and the University of Iowa. Gov. Tom Vilsack led a statewide bunker effort with 100 officials while Paul Carlson logged 17 hours. Officials say there were zero clock malfunctions at midnight as the new year arrived.
Des Moines. Legislators from both parties join Gov. Tom Vilsack in naming a performance based teacher pay overhaul as the No. 1 issue for the 110 day 79th General Assembly convening Jan 8. House Speaker Brent Siegrist cites a key opportunity to lead the nation in education reform.
House Minority Leader Dick Myers says the education framework must take shape this year with a plan to close the $6,000 salary gap to national peers. Iowa faces a $250 million to $300 million price tag, needing about $60 million in 2002 start up. Revenue growth is already committed and tax increases are off the table, forcing reallocations within a $5 billion budget. Teacher compensation is the key issue as lawmakers turn to page 9A.
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