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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2001
Page
1
Writers argue pearls are the most timeless gem beating diamonds in style. A $14 million Iowa State football stadium expansion may be postponed to fund three sports practice facilities. Oscar nominations announced with Gladiator leading with 12, plus five other best picture nominees.
Rep. Greg Ganske of Iowa announced a bid for the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Tom Harkin. Local experts say teen prescription drug abuse remains rare in eastern Iowa. Former Gov. Terry Branstad urges expanding Iowa bottle bill to cover bottled water sports drinks and juice containers.
Joseph McGill Jr. of C.R. organizes an overnight stay in a slave cabin to shed light on the lingering legacy of slavery. He aims to educate visitors about the experiences of enslaved people and the importance of remembrance.
Index page notes suggest a focus on 1D advice for bridge play and standard classifieds. It includes a comics section on pages 3 and 4D with illustrated humor and features.
A study to Congress projects U S net farm income falling about 20 percent, or $9 billion, by the end of next year due to low prices, shrinking farm payments, and rising energy and fertilizer costs. Emergency aid is seen as stabilizing income despite weak prices and higher costs.
The Vision Iowa Board approved negotiations for Americas River in Dubuque a 178 million discovery center with an aquarium and the Mid American Recreation and Convention Center in Council Bluffs a 150 million complex near I 29 and 80. Both projects seek major grants as part of roughly 180 million in Vision Iowa funds.
Cedar Rapids will begin distributing 95-gallon yard waste carts by mid March as part of an 11 year program. About one third of the city’s 36,800 residential customers will receive carts this spring with the rest to follow over the next year or two. The plan includes 10,000 95-gallon carts and 1,000 65-gallon carts at a cost of 401,200 dollars.
Cedar Rapids officials approve a 30 000 first phase to fund facade renovations in Czech Village with a dollar for dollar match for shop owners. A second 30 000 is planned after July 1 funded by a tax increment district to revitalize 1400 feet of storefronts and streetscape as part of a broader downtown redevelopment.
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