Senate bill channels millions to Iowa projects nationwide
The 360 billion spending package, approved 69 to 29, funds Iowa initiatives in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Projects include a Cedar Rapids courthouse 5.17 million and intermodal facility eight million in Iowa City, plus housing, flood protection, and drug prevention programs across the state.
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Mian gets life for role in Waterloo drug ring
Jamaicans living in Illinois received life in federal prison for their parts in a Waterloo drug operation that distributed 50 to 75 kilograms of crack cocaine and more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana between 1997 and 2000. Basil Levy 37, convicted in 2002, led the conspiracy with Darrell Jackson 31.
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Ronnie Rogers
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Linn mayors reject county smoking ban
Four Linn County mayors oppose a countywide smoking ban in restaurants and bars. They favor local control, noting mixed business effects when smoking was limited, and questioned enforcement of any new law.
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Local option tax favored in Linn County towns amid RiverRun concerns
Linn County towns back a 1 percent local option sales tax while worry grows it may fail in small towns if RiverRun publicity skews funds. Voters approved a 2001 one year tax after a petition drive but rural areas initially voted against it. May special election discussed. estimates show Cedar Rapids $28 million and rural areas $10 million over two years with towns urging a 1 or 2 percent rate.
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Area students compete in Science Bowl competition
Area high schools participate in the 2003 Ames Lab and Iowa State University Science Bowl in Ames. Forty seven teams from Cedar Rapids area schools such as Jefferson Kennedy Washington Xavier and others compete. Teams answer questions from science fields including chemistry physics and astronomy. Winners move to a double elimination round and the national final in Washington D C in early May.
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Clermont Home Fire Blamed on Worn Fan Cord
Fire and smoke extensively damaged the Clermont home of Tim Durnan at 418 Spring St. The Clermont Fire Department fought the blaze from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. with most damage in the upstairs area. The incident was traced to a worn electric fan cord. Bertha Schuchmann reports from Decorah.
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Entertainment events and recycling drive schedule
The notice lists Future City Competition at U S Cellular Water from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two recycling events: Cedar Rapids drive-through site at Public Works complex 1201 Sixth St from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Marion site at 195 35th St from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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Lottery results and local crime notices from The Gazette
Friday Iowa and Illinois lottery draws listed with numbers and jackpots. The Log reports drunken driving charges from public safety records: Stephanie Stieger, Stephen Flatland, Jeffrey Lewis, and Quenton Bay with arrest details. Additional notes on a gas leak, medical calls, and false alarms accompany the report.
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