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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2000
Page
1
Fashion designers stage benefit events with portions of proceeds directed to the homeless humane society and related groups. The program details remain sparse but highlight charitable fashion initiatives and community support.
John McCain finishes behind George W. Bush in the Delaware GOP primary. The result places McCain in second with Bush leading. coverage notes details section 2A.
Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker and 1990s sacks leader, has died at age 33 from cardiac arrest following a January 23 auto accident. The Hall of Fame candidate and Pro Bowl standout is remembered for his pass rushing prowess and impact with the Chiefs.
The No. 8 Iowa State women’s basketball team defeated No. 22 Oklahoma 71 to 56 to stay in the Big 12 race. Senior guard Jessica Carter led with 22 points while forward Maya Johnson added 16 as ISU pulled away in the second half.
Donald Black of the University of Iowa asserts that compulsive computer use is becoming more widespread, with growing concern over its impact on daily life and routines. The note adds that the trend is accelerating as technology becomes more integrated.
Teens discuss Valentine’s Day gifts and why thought matters more than volume or price in Youth Plus feature. Details in Thursday’s Gazette.
A $66 million federal courthouse project in Cedar Rapids stalls as Clinton administration funding is cut for a second year. The block shifts from 14 of 17 national priority courthouses to 18 of 21 as delays press against other funded projects. The budget now includes funds for at least seven courthouses, reversing last year’s zero. Beth Gra-
A state panel report endorses a $280 million Iowa Child educational recreational complex for Cedar Rapids. The 20 story complex would include a rain forest, school, aquarium, 600 room hotel and offices. Panel recommends half funding from state and half from local/private sources. site south of Cedar Rapids along I 380. Former Gov. Robert Ray explains findings at 1 p.m. City Hall council chambers.
In Cedar Rapids shoppers report regular unleaded at $1.39 a gallon, the highest since October 1990, as Iowa faces rising fuel costs. Analysts warn motorists may pay up to $600 million more, with OPEC meetings expected to shape future prices. Local stations note wholesale costs drive the hikes.
New long acting versions of osteoporosis and mood disorder drugs are in development. Higher dosages and altered release mechanisms enable once a week or less frequent dosing to improve adherence, especially among elderly patients. Experts warn some may still forget doses if regimens become even more infrequent.
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