24 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2000
Page
1
Jim and Sharon Greif host the world famous ComCam in their northeast Linn County cornfield revealing lighthearted rural scenes. Toby Kruse handles flagging duties at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids ensuring fair consistent driver control during nonstop track action.
Administrative law judge to hear Mike Whittlesey appeal for return to his Elementary School principal post in La Porte City Iowa. Postville Iowa and Hazel Green Wisconsin discuss visitor impressions while East and West Willman to connect at Center Point Road for a long term plan to spruce up the Hiawatha intersection.
A new study highlights the importance of using a meat thermometer for accurate doneness. For practical tips on thermometers, see Tuesday's Accent/Food section.
An Associated Press review finds hundreds sued or prosecuted for fraud still win federal contracts. Of 1,020 firms identified, 737 remained eligible for future work despite court cases, as debarment rules lag and expansion proposals by Vice President Gore seek stricter bans for labor and safety violators.
Contractors barred from bidding after findings of fraud or related offenses against Medicare Medicaid or other federal health programs tied to offenses in the Glial Area AP analysis.
The Independence City Council committee recommends moving the attorney appointment from Mayor Donna Lesyshen to the council and also considers transferring the police chief appointment. The plan, supported by Dolores Shannon, aims to improve accountability and timely actions, though Bobbi Mathis disputes the move. The committee report, approved unanimously per the text, will be on tonight’s 6 PM agenda.
Eastern Iowans savor a string of cooler, humidity-free days after a hotter pattern last year. Residents at Bever Park and El Kabir Shrine Corn Maze 2000 report mild temperatures, while crops benefit from timely rains. Families and expectant parents describe the pleasant spell and lower electricity costs. University of Iowa student comments round out the scene in Cedar Rapids.
In July, Lance Armstrong swept to his second Tour de France title after a 6 minute 2 second win over Jan Ullrich, while Tiger Woods claimed the British Open at St Andrews with a record 269, 19 under par and an eight stroke margin. Armstrong, 28, overcame cancer to triumph.
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