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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2001
Page
1
A grant to Al’s Cochlear Implant Clinical Research Center expands access to hearing aid and implant support for more residents. The funding supports clinics, outreach, and patient services to improve timely care across the state.
A Manchester attorney and a United States professor will be inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, expanding recognition for notable contributions by women in law and academia. The ceremony details and year of entry accompany the announcement.
Mount Vernon resident and former Hawkeye lineman Scott Pospisil awaits an NFL team’s offer after showcasing his skills in hopes of catching a professional football opportunity.
Katharine Graham, longtime leader of the Washington Post, dies at age 84 after injuries from a fall. Her tenure helped transform the paper into a major journalism force, with details noted on page 2A.
A Youth Plus feature argues that body image improves with a positive attitude and self acceptance. It highlights teen perspectives and practical steps for building confidence, including mindful habits, supportive peers, and media literacy.
Crossword puzzle items listed across sections Accent Crisscross 1D 10E and general puzzle clues appear in the 10E area with additional notes and related puzzle labels. The page includes crosswords Jumble and other small features along with sections like Classifieds Legals and Weather.
Cedar Rapids officials describe the path to a second 1 percent local option sales tax vote in Linn County as petition driven. City leaders insist council action is needed if petitions are not used, with 4 619 residents' signatures required by 5 p.m. Thursday to qualify for the October ballot.
Lindsay Thomas, 18, of West Union, was fitted with prosthetic legs three months after a car crash left her without lower limbs. She was raised to a standing position Tuesday at University Hospital, with further walking expected later in the week as skin acclimates to pressure.
Iowa officials report the road use tax fund saw zero growth for the first time in 20 years as the weak economy reduces vehicle sales and travel. Officials cut this year's projections by 20 million to 80 million, with ethanol tax breaks and unresolved drunken driving laws cited as contributing factors. The state will finalize its five year plan by September.
The road use tax fund collected 1.66 billion this year, 40 million under projections, with travel down 2 percent and new car sales 15 percent below last year. Ethanol fuel growth to 54 percent of sales cuts revenue due to a 1 cent tax break for ethanol blends.
About 350 Nomad enthusiasts attend the Chevrolet Nomad Association's annual national convention in Cedar Rapids led by Central Region rep Terry Hardy. The 90 Nomads on site include a '55 from Missouri, with owners noting Nomad styling and four door Bel Air wagons as common misidentifications.
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