19 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2000
Page
1
A tribute ceremony at Polk Elementary School honored the life and career of the late teacher James Chicken Maddox. The event celebrated his service and impact within the school community.
Longtime Eastern Iowa sports official Bob Oldis was inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes his decades of service to high school athletics and officiating across the region.
Josh Merino led Vinton-Shellsburg to a 64 win over Xavier in district baseball action Tuesday details 1C.
Surveys released Tuesday show state gas prices fell 17 to 25 cents in the last month. Johnson supervisors are asking the Army Corps of Engineers about plans for a Muslim camp near Coralville Lake. Details, 1B and 7B.
In northwest Cedar Rapids the Hidden Hollow neighborhood is shown with Ellis Park and its golf course forming a large back yard. The Gazette highlights Hidden Hollow’s secluded setting and local surroundings.
Clinton delayed his Japan trip as Israel and the PLO moved toward a framework granting a Palestinian state with most West Bank and Gaza areas. Arafat seeks full sovereignty over East Jerusalem while Barak pushes for limited autonomy and U.S. bridging terms, with a Sept. 13 state declaration deadline looming.
Democratic candidate Al Gore participates in a TV town hall in the KCRG studio Cedar Rapids. Dana Engelbert a former Iowa Senate page is among more than a dozen residents invited to ask questions during the 7 to 8 p.m. program with sponsors The Gazette Iowa Farmer Today and KCRG TV9.
Democratic candidate Al Gore holds a town hall at Cedar Rapids with about 50 invited guests. Viewers can watch 7 to 8 p m on KCRG TV9 or online via Gazette Communications sites and partner pages.
Traders on the Iowa Electronic Markets price Gore and Bush nearly even as polls show a tight race. Gore at 47.9 cents, Bush at 48.6 cents reflect a virtual dead heat ahead of the November election. Market expects payoff based on final vote share. Gore visits Cedar Rapids likely won’t shift prices.
The Vision Iowa Board began establishing a framework to spend nearly 200 million on cultural and educational attractions, with a rules target by August 9. It is unlikely any funds will be disbursed in 2000, as the 13 member panel weighs applications and matching requirements for projects potentially costing 20 million or more.
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