22 Feb 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2000
Page
1
As the season winds down questions loom about Angie Lee and the Hawkeye women basketball program. The piece outlines potential moves, future plans, and implications for the team as it heads toward offseason decisions.
The article profiles Wil Hollis, a 1960s football star who rose from a modest upbringing to national attention in the United States before building a successful Cedar Rapids business career. It recounts his path from Ramblin to post collegiate life, highlighting resilience and achievement.
Democratic hopefuls Al Gore and Bill Bradley met on stage at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem for a debate. The event highlighted differing visions and policy contrasts as both sought momentum.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack promotes a federal clean water plan while Republicans pledge environmental policies with lower state spending. The report notes party contrasts and expected cost implications.
EU regulators extend review of the 6 billion dollar MCI WorldCom and Sprint merger citing concerns about Internet future impact. Officials seek additional data on competition and market effects from the proposed tie up between the telecom giants.
Dan Baldwin became president and CEO of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library to engage more directly with the public, neighbors report in Wednesday’s Gazette.
Cedar Rapids reports traffic crashes claim more officer lives than shootings last year. Iowa lacks high speed driving courses. Jones, Van Wyk cite costs at 7 to 10 million for a new facility. Two Cedar Rapids squad cars written off this year. Sgt. Tom Jonker hospitalized after crash Feb 4. Dan Jabens and K9 Clarke uninjured in Feb 10 collision. Three men charged in Jonker chase. no charges in Jabens case.
Researchers report nicotine patches may help Tourette's syndrome in children and Parkinson's in adults while synthetic ABT-418 shows memory gains in Alzheimer’s patients. Experts caution nicotine’s addictive risks and urge careful testing as companies pursue safer forms.
Witnesses described a West Branch bar assault where Jason Wells feared for his life as he was kicked on the floor. Ricky Fountain and Kevin Stout face aggravated misdemeanor hate crime charges, with Wells and Sean Baylor as Black victims and Blakely recounting the slur laden confrontation.
Roger Riniker and his daughter Emily, both recovering from serious illnesses, won $100,000 in the Feb 12 Cash Game. After taxes the prize is $67,000 and will ease medical bills and support a return to normal life. They plan to repair their 83 year old farmhouse and save for future procedures.
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