24 Feb 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2000
Page
1
Wisconsin stifles Iowa 54 to 45 in a Big Ten men's basketball win. Badgers anchor defense as they improve their NCAA tournament chances and keep pace in the conference race.
Senior 189 pounder Chigozie Ejiasi ranked second in his class aims for the state championship at the upcoming tourney. He represents C R Prairie and seeks to add a title to his record amid strong competition.
Carlos Santana captures a record tying eight Grammys for his comeback album Supernatural. Christina Aguilera tops Britney Spears for best new artist in a high profile awards night.
Recent snow and ice melt in Iowa lowers flood risk, state climatologist Harry Hillaker says. A brief update notes melting reduces potential flood impacts across affected areas.
Iowa City musicians contribute to another Feedlot compilation showcasing a diverse mix of tunes. Friday's Weekend promises a varied playlist spanning rock folk and experimental pieces to satisfy multiple audiences.
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute projects farm income recovery beginning in 2005 but offset by rising production costs and lower net income over the coming decade. Prices and spending trends point to higher beef costs and modest consumer food price increases, with government aid easing after 2003.
Sam Claassen, a Grant Wood Elementary first grader with a brain tumor, will fly to Disney World in Orlando after his Make-A-Wish Foundation wish. His family, teachers, and classmates raised $6,000 through donations and a benefit performance, plus 37,000 pennies collected by students.
Mary Kay Bars leading 14 cab owners in Cedar Rapids proposed a temporary 50-cent surcharge on cab fares to offset gas price hikes. The City Council, briefed at a Wednesday meeting, will consider the request in coming weeks as fuel costs pull earnings down for owner operators.
Cedar County jury convicts Ricky Fountain and Kevin Stout of assault in a bar brawl, ruling the incident not racially motivated. Wells, 23, Iowa City, was targeted. Baylor, 29, West Branch, involved but not convicted on assault. Sentencing set for March 10. max 30 days and $500 fines possible per count.
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