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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2002
Page
1
Local Airmen reflect on World War II experiences as the Freedom Fest showcases patriotism. The day features events on 2B with a Revolution era exhibit at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum in West Branch.
Rural Housing Institute in Wilton, a nonprofit that manufactured modular homes for low and moderate income residents, has shut down. Details note the closure and impact on housing access.
Economic worries, not gas prices or terrorism, keep Iowans closer to home for Independence Day. AAA forecasts 36.7 million Americans will travel, with 32 million by car, while air travel falls about 4.5 percent. Gas prices average 1.35 statewide, and state tourism offices note more family travel and stronger small-town events.
The Cedar Rapids area endures persistent heat with highs near 90 at Eastern Iowa Airport and 88 on Tuesday. Meteorologists warn no relief in sight as the peak heat is expected next week with only light chances of showers through Friday.
Iowa officials ban the prepackaged alcohol gelatin product Zippers due to danger of underage appeal. BPNC Inc of Toledo makes the eight pack in four flavors and it is sold in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Mount Vernon area stores and some bars.
Compass Facility Management Inc. will reorganize its Cedar Rapids operations into Compass of Cedar Rapids LLC to limit liability in case of a terrorist attack. The move affects the U S Cellular Center, Paramount Theatre and Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, and mirrors actions in seven other cities.
In Iowa City Amy Koos and her mother register for fall classes amid a $10,000 yearly gap between Drake University and the University of Iowa. Many families hope for scholarships as UI faces $53 million in state funding cuts, affecting faculty, class sizes, and enrollment. Orientation continues as students prepare for Aug. 26 start.
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