03 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2002
Page
1
After nearly two years of work, Mount Vernon Road SE is fully open to traffic. Local business owners along the roadway say they aim to revive customer traffic and rebuild storefronts as they welcome drivers back.
Iowa wins the Big Ten opener 69 to 57 over Wisconsin with Jerica Watson leading the Hawkeyes in rebounds and scoring though her status is in doubt due to medical issues. A separate note mentions Dan Shonka facing theft fraud and racketeering charges in Wisconsin. The 2002 Toyota Tundra Limited pickup promotes strong towing and ride quality in a classified listing.
A pair of Sigourney men describe practical methods to stay warm during ice fishing. They cover layering, gear choices, shelter use, and safety habits to endure harsh winter conditions on the ice.
Paul Pate was sworn in as Cedar Rapids 55th mayor promising to listen unite and drive positive change. He thanked outgoing Mayor Lee Clancey and noted layoffs at Rockwell Collins Goss Graphics and McLeodUSA affect families as he pledges to help workers find better jobs.
Iowa posted a record 11 031 bankruptcy filings in 2001 up from 8 304 in 2000 with more than 90 percent Chapter 7 consumer cases. Unemployment links rise in filings as Linn County jumps 24.5 percent and Johnson County 11 percent. credit counseling helps many avoid bankruptcy.
A Wednesday spot check of 10 retailers shows not all collect the 1 percent local option sales tax that began January 1. The tax funds city pools and roads, with Marion buying a splash pad and paving Seventh Avenue. OfficeMax and Michaels had not yet raised from 5 to 6 percent due to corporate delay and a software glitch.
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