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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2002
Page
1
Iowa failed to secure a second victory against Wisconsin in a sports game reported on the front of the 1C sports section. The article notes the outcome and context of the matchup.
Gary Mackey scores all eight Prairie points in the sixth overtime as the Hawks survive a marathon game 73 to 70. The tense clash unfolds with both teams trading leads and late drama.
A brief note contrasts men preferring sexy red lingerie with women favoring comfort, reflecting gendered taste tensions in intimate wear trends.
The Cedar Rapids engineering department collected grease samples from a downtown sewer blockage. Officials detail sample analysis in the 1B section, outlining potential causes and next steps for remediation.
Mainstay Suites, an extended stay hotel chain, plans new properties in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as part of expansion efforts reported by MONEY. The move targets growth in Iowa with additional locations under the brand.
Teens examine their bedrooms to reveal personality traits and interests. The feature, labeled Youth Plus, highlights how color schemes decor items and organization reflect individual identities and values.
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency considers paying 950000 for 42 acres at 1193 Ingleside Dr SW Cedar Rapids near Hawkeye Downs to build a waste transfer station. Director Dave Hogan says the seller is James Ledenbach of Hopkinton. An environmental assessment and lien search are planned before board approval.
Bluestem weighs buying an industrial site with structures and a cellular tower. Neighbors include three to four residences as Ledenbach sought a large incinerator permit in 1993, which the city denied. A waste transfer station would sort and ship garbage, likely out of county. Turn to 10A.
Cedar Rapids City Hall outlined a budget plan increasing city utility charges by 4.7 percent starting July 1. A typical homeowner would pay about 6 cents more per day, or roughly $1.90 monthly, while residential property taxes rise 3 percent for the city portion. Linn County plans to trim its budget rather than raise taxes.
The City of Cedar Rapids proposes round dollar utility rate hikes with Sanitary sewer up 11.4 percent to 12.14 dollars, Storm sewer up 11.1 percent to 2.50, Water up 2.8 percent to 14.24, and a sales tax on water use rising to 0.85. Garbage and recycling unchanged. Water director John North cites debt payments for the Tur to 10A budget item.
In Cedar Rapids and Marion residents note warm spells yet nursery staff urge patience. Pansies go on sale next week, hardy to 27 degrees, while experts say native plants remember winters and wildflowers may lag. Robins arrive soon, but true harbingers like red winged blackbirds peak around March 6.
The Supreme Court rules Iowa must follow federal labor laws while a unanimous decision finds peer grading is not a violation of federal education privacy law. The ruling supports a common practice where students assess each other’s work, upholding that correcting a classmate’s work can be part of education.
The Court ruled that peer grading is permissible, but Cedar Rapids principals say it remains uncommon in practice. Cleveland Elementary and Washington High School cite limited use, with potential benefit in peer writing reviews rather than general grading. The ruling centers on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and whether grades are education records.
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