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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2000
Page
13
TELUS reports non scientific poll of public opinion on increasing Iowa interstate speed limit to 70 mph. Yesterday polling showed 91 percent YES and 9 percent NO on a citizen vote for tax changes.
A schedule lists multiple public meetings across Linn County including the Board of Supervisors work session at 8:30 a.m. and Cedar Rapids council and school board sessions throughout the day. Community activities feature a Valentine dance at the University of Iowa Memorial Union and concerts at Jefferson High School and local venues.
Sunday draws show Iowa Illinois Pick 3 9 7 8 and Illinois Pick 3 evening. Pick 4 evening 8 9 8 2. Powerball 21 24 37 44 45 with 24. Jackpot $44.3 million. no winner. Wednesday jackpot $51 million. Iowa Lottery.
Mercy notes Feb 12 to 13 births in Lisbon Vinton and area with five newborns Shawn Van Fossen a son. Kari Kovar a son Kimberly Cole a son Lisa Meeks a daughter Nicole Fouts a daughter Onawa Boots a son. St. Luke's lists Feb 10 11 births including a daughter Kalidindi a daughter and others a son.
A weekend blizzard dropped up to 5 inches of snow in Eastern Iowa. In Cedar Rapids, a car hit a pole cutting power to about 2,000 Alliant customers and injuring two in a separate rollover near Lisbon. Police charged the driver with failure to maintain control. Power was gradually restored as crews worked.
KCRG-TV9 and the National Weather Service logged varying snow totals across northern counties with Cedar Rapids at 2.1 inches, Iowa City 1.1, Holy Cross 3.5, Elkader 4.3, and Garber 5 inches. McClure warned snow could redevelop by midweek while temperatures ranged from the 30s today to the 40s by Tuesday.
Iowa City venue Hancher Auditorium hosts the Memphis R and B Revue with Mavis Staples delivering the saving performance. The Saturday night concert began late due to setup problems and Booker T. Jones' opening set failed to ignite the show, though a skilled band helped steady the program.
The night mixed a strong Booker T. Jones set with soulful MGs tunes, but sound issues and inaudible guitar work marred the first act. Staples then delivered a jaw dropping encore with crowd rapport, though many left early.
Numerous groups seek volunteers including Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair judges on March 18 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids and Mealtime Volunteers for HACAP Head Start. Other roles include History Center guides, volunteer drivers, crisis counselors, mentors, tutors at Kirkwood Community College, and general volunteer placements via United Way and United with volunteer placements. Call numbers provided for each position.
The Fayette County Conference Board hired Joe Flores in May 1999 to replace Ray Armel who resigned under fire. Flores, a 50 year old Mason City native and former deputy assessor in Marshall County, aims to restore trust and improve clear communication in taxation and assessments.
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