23 Feb 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2000
Page
1
Marcus Fizer starred as 17th ranked Iowa State defeated No. 14 Texas 89 77 to seize Big 12 lead. The Cyclones hit 16 free throws to secure the semifinal win, while other sections reference tax bills and high school results.
Witness accounts vary over the bar fight as the hate crimes trial in West Branch nears closure. The report notes disputed details and conflicting testimonies as jurors weigh motives and actions.
In Thursday's Gazette two students present opposing views on marijuana. View A argues it is not very dangerous and that criminalizing it is pointless and costly. View B calls marijuana the country’s most dangerous drug and opposes decriminalization.
John McCain defeats George W. Bush in Michigan and wins Arizona, building momentum for Super Tuesday. The win narrows Bush’s delegate lead, signals a broad coalition of independents and Democrats, and sets up a March 7 13-state showdown.
Michigan Governor John Engler accused John McCain of party borrowing as he blamed himself for Arizona's defeat. Engler pledged to carry Michigan for Bush and urged party unity after the loss. Turn to 6A: Primaries.
A new national report outlines a Midwest Regional Rail System spanning nine states and 3 000 miles led by Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration. Iowa would see a 320 mile Iowa Interstate track route from Omaha to Chicago with stops at Atlantic Des Moines Newton Iowa City and Davenport. The system could be operational by 2006 and would connect Chicago Detroit Green Bay Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul and other hubs.
Iowa communities gather at the Capitol to support a Millennium Fund and bonding authority up to 300 million dollars for major projects and smaller arts and recreation initiatives. Sioux City aims a 40 to 60 million downtown arena while Des Moines and Cedar Rapids promote large plans.
Des Moines officials announce a special task force to study health problems among Iowa minority groups. Data will reveal why infant mortality and diabetes death rates are higher for African-Americans. initial data review begins today with a preliminary report planned for this summer.
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