28 Feb 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2000
Page
1
Dairy farmer Hadwen Kleiss grows herd from 13 to 700 milk cows and is inducted into the Holstein hall of fame. The feature notes his rise and career milestones.
Jean Pond age 81 advocates Internet use to combat social isolation and mental stagnation among seniors. She demonstrates online tools and shares tips to stay connected and mentally engaged, urging older adults to embrace digital tech.
The Hawkeyes end a three game skid with a 71 to 59 victory over Minnesota. Iowa relied on strong defense and timely scoring to snap the streak and secure a conference win.
Bobby Labonte held off Dale Earnhardt to win the Dura-Lube Kmart 400 at North Carolina Speedway, claiming victory in a tight finish. Earnhardt finished strong in second as Labonte secured the triumph.
A look at Emeril Lagasse and his Food Network hit Emeril Live reveals a show blending party atmosphere with cooking lessons and a foodie pilgrimage. The Accent/Food feature highlights Lagasse as the network’s hottest ticket and the program’s distinctive style.
Amtrak plans an overnight Des Moines to Chicago train with Iowa City as a stop, the first on the former Rock Island route in over 30 years. The blueprint to expand service across 21 states aims to boost routes, add segments, and lift annual revenue, with full implementation to occur after a 1997 reform act deadline.
A Justice Department report shows the number of criminals under 18 in adult prisons rose from 2,400 in 1985 to 7,400 in 1997, with 70 percent convicted for violent offenses including robbery, murder, and aggravated assault.
Pentagon alerts worldwide that 778000 protective suits may have cuts holes embedded matter and stitching flaws risking death in chemical or biological conditions. Investigators say flaws were known five years earlier but deemed noncritical delaying warnings. Istratex produced the suits under 1989 contracts for U S troops including Bosnia peacekeeping.
Katharine Willey slid 30 to 40 feet into a mud filled ravine as Elizabeth Tripp climbed out to seek help. Rescue crews pulled Katharine free after about 30 minutes in fall like mud and low 50s weather.
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