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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2001
Page
1
Dick Rex completes 24 years as West Branch mayor reflecting on early ideals and his role in resolving numerous local controversies. He leaves a legacy of service and city leadership.
Weight loss sites provide diets healthful recipes and exercise tips guiding readers toward improved health and wellness through practical daily routines and nutritional guidance.
The FBI runs more than 150 investigations into groups and individuals in the United States with possible ties to al Qaida. Some targets are under electronic surveillance while others are watched by undercover operatives. Officials say most cases involve marginal links and may not yield charges.
Afghan officials signal deployment of 2A Army peacekeepers to Kandahar replacing Marines in a shift aimed at stabilizing the region. The plan involves international forces conducting security operations and training local forces amid ongoing talks with insurgent groups.
Weather in 2001 was average overall according to State Climatologist Harry Hillaker. The year set two records including warmest November and highest tornado count for the state. November averaged 47.9 degrees, 10 degrees above normal, with 98 tornadoes statewide. May was the eighth-wettest May on record, while Sioux City and Knoxville tied for hottest days at 101 degrees. A cold day on Jan 2 dropped to minus 22 in Chariton and Leon. Sanborn posted a 147 day snow cover streak.
In Des Moines he reflects on four years as parks commissioner ending after the November election loss. He preserves mementos from Bever and Noelridge pools renovations the ice arena grill and many park projects. His son Adam appears in remembered city functions as Todd stores ribbons photos and small keepsakes.
Miami astronomer Jack Horkheimer says Jupiter will be directly overhead at midnight on New Year’s Eve with Saturn and the nearly full moon nearby. The rare opposition last occurred in 1752 and won’t return until 2084. The sight spans New York London Chicago Denver Los Angeles and Honolulu.
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