Cedar Rapids News Highlights A mix of local oddities and civic notes
Steve Parker adopts a wounded crow in Cedar Rapids. City workers menace live crows by nailing dead birds to boards. Cedar Rapids faces a 12 percent drop in hotel and motel tax revenue. Greg Wells is buried in his hometown amid mourners. Raggedy Ann supporters push for National Toy Hall of Fame induction. A fine bistro plans to open in a historic Cedar Rapids building. US women beat Northwestern 82 68 with 45 points from Meder and Watson. Martha Stewart offers home library tips.
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New C R group matches greyhounds dog lovers
Cedar Valley Greyhound Adoption Inc engages with dog lovers to dispel myths about greyhounds and promote adoption. Iowa Today reports efforts to find homes for retired racers.
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Linn supervisors cool to riverboat casino
Linn County supervisors oppose Cedar Rapids riverboat gambling and say a referendum should be paid for by backers if petition signatures reach about 9 200, or 10 percent of presidential voters. They warn of potential social and economic problems but note some communities gain revenue.
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Grinnell man charged with killing infant daughter
A 20 year old Grinnell man Shane A Dupee was jailed on first degree murder charges in the death of his 3 month old daughter. Dupee remained in Poweshiek County Jail with a 250000 bond as investigators continued led by Sheriff. The infant suffered internal injuries and head swelling and was flown to University Hospitals Iowa City for autopsy today.
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Heat savings for natural gas customers in 2001 02 winter
MidAmerican Energy projects an average household heating cost reduction of 54.5 percent, about $425, for the November 2001 to March 2002 period compared with last winter.
Low income heating aid falls short this winter
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program cuts benefits by 60 percent as federal funding delays persist. Average qualifying households receive about 215 this year down from 526 while heating costs drop from 780 last winter to 355 for November through March.
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Iowa lawmakers face volatile themes in 2002 session
In an election year, Iowa legislators likely will tackle sensitive topics beyond the budget such as the death penalty, abortion, jury divorces, English as official language, restaurant smoking bans, and speed limits. House leaders signal hesitation on a terrorism-related death penalty bill, preferring to wait for Senate input.
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