29 Feb 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 2000
Page
1
Debris from a building demolition and old car parts littered the new wetlands area at Indian Creek Nature Center. Cleanup efforts are underway to remove the junk and restore the habitat.
Two early morning doubleheaders at the Metrodome are on the schedule for the Eagles this week. Cedar Rapids Washington toppled Linn-Mar 66 to 53 in substate play, with coverage on page 3C.
Cedar Rapids Public Library staff now have a second free parking choice. Also, Cooper Tire plans a Cedar Rapids distribution center within a month. An alliance with Qualcomm lifted RF Micro Devices stock, with a design center in Cedar Rapids.
Coe professor Maria Dean, once told to yield her science scholarship to a man, rededicates herself to encouraging women to enter science fields as neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette note her efforts.
Republicans propose using Iowa tobacco settlement money to expand health care access and boost Medicaid reimbursements while setting aside 9 million of the first year’s proceeds as a cushion. Senate Leader Iverson and Speaker Siegrist note the plan aims at health care for the poor amid budget impasse with Gov. Vilsack.
The proposal allocates 54.8 million dollars for next year across health care access and public health. Key items include 24.9 million for ensuring health care access with sub allotments for primary care dental services and home and hospital care. Other funds support youth services poison control substance abuse programs and drug courts.
Iowa enjoyed a third consecutive mild winter the 13th warmest in 127 years, with La Nina present but overall near normal snowfall. Spring begins March 20, and soil moisture remains below normal raising drought concerns if May brings little rain.
Iowa coach Angie Lee steps down three days before the Big Ten tournament ending a five season run 85-58 with three Big Ten titles and three NCAA appearances. Her resignation effective May and follow up contract details remain unresolved with UI officials citing May 1 as contract hold date. Lee and players conveyed gratitude and vowed unity as they move forward.
Sue Huber decorates her son Brett's Delhi Elementary classroom in Hopkinton for his leap year birthday. Brett, born Feb 29, is among about 200000 Americans and 4.1 million people worldwide celebrating their true birthday today.
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