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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2000
Page
15
Cedar Rapids residents flock to buy Powerball tickets as officials announce an 83 million dollar jackpot. At Randall Foods and Econofoods crowds formed and sales surged with buyers dreaming of retirement or sharing wealth with family.
Solon supporters learned election best practices at a Saturday workshop led by Waukee's superintendent Veronica Stalker. Officials anticipate circulating a bond petition in April and launching active campaign in mid July to fund a new high school at Marshek Meadows. The plan would convert the current high school to a middle school if approved by a 60 percent majority in a fall referendum.
The Gazette lists submission windows for death notices and obituaries and sets a 7 p.m. daily deadline. No charge for conforming notices with immediate survivors and a photo. extra information costs 35 cents per word.
About 350 students from 26 Eastern Iowa schools competed at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Teams tackled improvisation mixing famous people and history, egg transport devices, pasta structures, and original music, with St. Matthew’s school noted for strong creativity. Winners advance to state competition March 27 in Grinnell and then world finals at Iowa State University.
John McNutt, longtime president of the National Pork Producers Council, sold farming gear at an auction near Iowa City. He plans new work with Park America while leasing out the farm and hog facilities to neighbors. he cannot work with hogs due to allergies.
Local listings cover community questions for public input, arts and crafts, exhibits, tournaments, films, outdoor activities, culture events, theater and comedy. Notable items include Springfest at Hawkeye Downs, Rod and Custom Car Show, Iowa Memorial Union events, and St Luke's birth notices. Also includes arrests for drunken driving in Iowa City and current Powerball and Lotto results.
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