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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2001
Page
4
Fairfax resident Wimpy Sediacek, known for gathering old trucks and tractors, recently acquired an old Model T derived farm wagon for restoration. The item joins his growing museum-like collection highlighted in Details Ramblin on the 1B page.
Former Iowa golfer Guy Boros shot a 3-under 68 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic in Illinois. Other notes include Cedar Rapids Kennedy losing 2-0 to Urbandale in the state baseball quarterfinals and the Cedar Valley Humane Shelter overwhelmed with adoptable cats and dogs this summer.
Readers in eastern Iowa savor pigeon racing as a community pastime with clubs, shows, and informal races. Enthusiasts gather to train birds, trade tips, and share results, highlighting local breeders and regional events.
Classified brief listing titled INDEX Accent highlights tips and calendar notes for bridge and advisory panels. Short item notes include 1D advice and 3D bridge hints with a calendar reference. Local reader guidance appears in a compact stylesheet.
Cory Berkenes notes the ice cream from Robert Beekman of Pocahontas helps riders endure RAGBRAI’s steep hills winds and heat on the 95.8 mile Perry to Grinnell leg. Beekman’s stand on Louis Klemm’s Kellogg farm drew about 10 000 bikers as Grinnell hosted riders with showers massages and food. The route continues 80.8 miles to Coralville before ending in Muscatine after a week of endurance and windy heat.
Coralville gears up as cyclists pour into town for RAGBRAI today with a map outlining today and Saturday routes. Organizers urge crowd safety and hydration as riders pass through the area near local landmarks and hospitality venues.
Iowa Republican and Democratic parties ranked 14th nationally in soft money received in 1999-2000, totaling 15.9 million dollars. The report by Center for Public Integrity, Center for Responsive Politics, and National Institute on Money in State Politics notes 600 million in soft money nationwide and highlights easy fundraising in Iowa due to no contribution limits.
The Senate Appropriations Committee backed 14.8 million to start design and acquisition for a 77 million Cedar Rapids federal courthouse at Eighth Avenue and Second Street SE. House action, led by Rep. Istook, will determine if 11 courthouse projects gain funding. construction could start in about three years if approved.
Archaeologists near Qumran in the West Bank uncover a mausoleum and a zinc coffin possibly linked to early Christian leaders. The bones were moved to Qumran for reburial after robbers plundered the site. a nearby cave yielded goat hair fabric and a mat, offering new clues about the inhabitants from the 1st century AD.
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