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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2005
Page
1
The Gazette notes beef costs climbing with hamburger at about 2.92 per pound and 12 to 14 ounce T bone steaks near 10. Industry says demand for grilling, higher fuel costs, and tight supplies push prices higher. a slight drop is expected with hot weather.
Cedar Rapids Prairie Middle School eighth graders in Scott Reittingers U S history class watched National Treasure this week to identify historical references. They will use the Internet Monday for a Hollywood versus history project with extra credit for spotting more references. Most students had finished Civil War year-end work. teachers say hands-on projects hold attention as the school year winds down.
Saudi legislator Mohammad al Zulfa proposed studying women driving, igniting a fierce clash between rights campaigners and conservatives who deem it un Islamic. Calls to remove him from the Consultative Council and strip citizenship followed as critics accused him of promoting immorality.
The ban enforces limits on driving voting and municipal candidacy for Saudi women and restricts public interaction and attire. Advocates call for reform while opponents argue cultural stability and religious norms. The policy shapes daily life and women's rights amid international scrutiny.
The article states that women require permission from a male guardian or husband to attend school work travel abroad marry divorce or check into a hotel. It outlines guardianship constraints affecting everyday rights and activities.
Iowa City officials cite a $220 million backlog across the three state regents universities as aging facilities need repairs from air conditioning to wiring. The Chemistry Building at UI spurred a 2008 renovation plan, but broader needs persist as campuses struggle to address long‑delayed upkeep.
Regent Amir Arbisser of Davenport says deferred repairs are not a safety crisis but regular maintenance will extend building life cut costs and attract students. The facilities committee chair notes the issue is increasingly important as campuses age. MAINTENANCE PAGE 10A
Cedar Rapids counted seven false report arrests, Iowa City thirteen, and eight on the University of Iowa campus last year. Police say many lies involve names or drug claims, with rare prosecutions and some high profile cases such as Georgia woman Jennifer Wilbanks.
Jennifer Wilbanks pleaded no contest to filing a false report after faking her abduction and fleeing her wedding in Georgia. She was fined, ordered to perform community service and placed on probation.
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