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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2000
Page
30
Cedar Rapids promoter Johnny Oberthien launches the Coca Cola 1/4 Mile Challenge at Hawkeye Downs Speedway from September 7 to 9. The event features a $150,000 purse, aiming to become one of the circuit’s richest races.
Hawkeye Downs plans a three day open competition featuring eight divisions led by a 200 lap late model event with a $15 000 prize, potential $17 000 with local incentives. Oberthien of Special K Motorsports expects 24 to 26 late models and notes strong local and national support for the September 9 event.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz will shift kickoff duties to senior punter Jason Baker to improve field position this fall. Baker averaged 42.3 yards on 70 punts last season and previously handled kickoffs in 1998. Remaining contenders include Greg McLaughlin Nate Kaeding and redshirt freshman John Gockman.
Norma Parkinson questions why Arena football receives little coverage and cites confusion over teams like the Rattlers and Barnstormers. She notes moving from Phoenix and seeking Iowa game info, finding scant local newspaper notice and poor staff help.
The Smiths express gratitude to Iowa State University Cyclone fans for their warm support during their seven year tenure. They praise fan enthusiasm, invite continued backing of the South End Zone Project, and pledge lifelong Cyclone allegiance as they move on to new challenges.
Cedar Rapids Kernels the Class A Midwest League affiliate of the Anaheim Angels offer a $66 family plan as public funding seeks a new $14 million stadium. Hawkeye Downs reports 15 percent summer attendance gains amid price sensitivity and fuel costs. USHL Cedar Rapids RoughRiders cap season tickets at 2000 to keep single games accessible.
Eastern Iowa fans cheer Mel Mueller who qualified third at the Olympic Trials in pole vault with a 14 feet 24 inch clearance. Born in Wisconsin, she grew up in Madison and now lives in Phoenix with husband Michael Clark. Her Iowa connection comes via her parents Mark and Donna from Dubuque and Guttenberg, who travel to see her compete.
Cedar Rapids advance ticket packages go on sale Monday for Kingston Stadium high school football. Six game passes are 20 dollars through September 14 for Jefferson Washington and Kennedy. Thirteen Kingston games this fall and tickets available from booster club members or high school offices.
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