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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2000
Page
1
Wholesale price increases push tequila costs higher for consumers in coming months. A Midwestern polling site for Syrian nationals election work is noted with Midamar Corp led by Bill Rossey. Mississippi Valley Conference baseball and softball titles hinge on late onfield clashes last night. Mikey revival ads return for Life Cereal by Quaker Oats after 15 years.
City officials await the findings of an inquiry into the death of municipal employee Donald J. Murphy. The report, due today, is expected to determine cause and any responsible factors affecting city operations.
A feature in the Gazette explores teen options as school approaches with Youth Plus on Thursday listing activities, programs, and guidance for youths preparing for the new term.
Mayor Lee Clancey backs a $14 million Veterans Memorial Commission project funded by a 30 cent per $1 000 levy for four years. Cedar Rapids Kernels and Veterans Commission supporters filed 3500 signatures seeking a special election likely August 15. For a $75 000 home the yearly impact would be under $13.
City leaders weigh a special election proposal to fund a Veterans Memorial Stadium with a four year levy reducing home tax bills to under 17 dollars for a 100 000 home and under 26 dollars for a 150 000 home. A separate plan for a 19 million pool bond faces debate as private funding offset costs and a 3.2 million state grant is noted.
Karen Duncan left a final note to husband Chris Duncan indicating distress over their nearly decade long marriage before driving their pickup into the Missouri River. Police call the act intentional and say the note referenced marital problems without revealing motive.
Fluffy woolly alder aphids hover around in Edar Rapids as a waxy cottony insect. They feed on leaves of silver maples and alders but do not bite people. Officials note heavy infestations may wrinkle leaves but pose little danger.
Two Decorah 15 year olds Peter Lee and Jonathan Oakley are charged with forgery after police say they used a home computer to create counterfeit $10 bills and spend them. Authorities report about $100 in forgeries passed locally. cases sent to Juvenile Court Services with potential penalties.
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