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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2001
Page
1
Dan Gable former Olympic wrestling gold medalist and University of Iowa coach says he will not seek the Republican nomination for Iowa governor after weeks of discussion with GOP leaders. At 52 he notes a possible change in circumstances but states no plan to run and thanks supporters.
Long ago Cedar Rapids readers suggested riverfront upgrades, a Cedar River bridge, and indoor ice skating rink. Melissa Erbes, one of the winners at age 12, now 25, notes the city has moved toward those ideas and champions more kid friendly activities as she watches her two daughters enjoy the new ice arena.
The Gazette invites residents to submit ideas for Cedar Rapids improvement in 200 words or less. Deadline August 3. A panel will judge originality and feasibility, and the 25 best ideas appear September 2. Entries to The Gazette newsroom P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids LA 2402 or email pfleming fyiowa.com.
Sheriff Don Zeller said the Linn County Jail expansion converts former civil offices into a 50 bunk work release dormitory and 106 inmate cells. The upgrade brings capacity to 400 prisoners from 244, aiding federal and county housing as turnover begins. Early counts show 312 inmates as funding relies on regional demand.
Retailers expect a rush similar to the day after Thanksgiving as Iowa marks its second August sales tax holiday on August 3 and 4. Westdale Mall Cedar Rapids marketing manager Troy Munger and Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids director Lisa Rowe cite previous boosts, with savings up to seven percent including local option taxes.
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