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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2000
Page
11
Investigators say a June 1 fire at 2210 Westdale Dr SW Apt 7 in Cedar Rapids was intentionally set. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damage, with most damage in the second floor unit while the tenant was away. Smoke and water affected the unit below.
Iowa State Patrol will review why a warning was given to Kurt Warner for driving 74 mph in a 55 mph zone on March 23 on Highway 218. Sgt Randy Jones issued the warning after learning Warner and his family were en route to a Cedar Falls benefit, with investigation kept confidential as a personnel matter.
ACT based results on 635000 sophomores who took the PLAN test in fall 1999. Of the 77 percent aiming for a four-year college, 22 percent will skip higher level prep courses, risking freshman preparedness as college demands rise. Kelley Hayden notes some students doubt course importance or fear hard work.
Iowa State University chemical engineering professor Richard Seagrave has been named interim president after Owen Newlin announced Seagrave will lead until a new president is chosen next year. Martin Jischke leaves for Purdue on Aug 14, with the search likely lasting eight to 12 months and Seagrave prioritizing key vacancies including the agriculture dean and Plant Sciences Institute director.
Cedar Rapids story centers on Parks Commissioner Dale Todd blaming the Veterans Memorial Commission for a rift with the City Council over a proposed $14 million baseball stadium. Memorial director Gary Craig denies salary alone sparked the tension, saying the fight is about control of the Veterans Memorial Building and stadium and naming rights.
Iowa officials say the Tama packing plant can handle wastewater as Valley Pride Pack Inc. moves to reopen with 100 to 200 employees and a lease option of 1.08 million over three years. State officials note past IBP violations but expect no major treatment issues. plant expansion details and Wisconsin disputes cited.
Peter Pandemonium a 19 year old Iowa City performer from Mississippi with Cirkus Dezod pierced his back with needles and hooks and pulled a van more than 20 feet at Upper City Park to drum up publicity. Onlookers including University of Iowa student Chris Jones watched in awe as the stunt concluded leaving small holes and minor bleeding.
Cedar Rapids signs five year 700000 naming rights deal to rebrand Five Seasons Center as the U S Cellular Center creating Iowa first corporate naming rights pact. City officials expect council approval. officials praise impact on events and facility quality while noting initial 75000 payment and 125000 annual installments.
The city and U S Cellular strike a five year naming deal worth 700000 dollars to rename the Five Seasons Center. The agreement adds U S Cellular branding across center events billing statements retail locations exterior and interior signs floor court baskets and lobby map.
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