Last Masses Planned for St. Ludmila's Demolition
The 76 year old church in southwest Cedar Rapids will be demolished this summer with final Masses scheduled for the weekend of June 25. Details, 6B.
10 Jun 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2000
Page
1
The 76 year old church in southwest Cedar Rapids will be demolished this summer with final Masses scheduled for the weekend of June 25. Details, 6B.
Jim Harrison will shutter the Cedar Rapids record shop Rock N Bach, a longtime local fixture, to concentrate on Internet sales. The store operated for many years in Iowa, transitioning to online merchandise and catalogs.
Golfers took to the links Friday for the opening round of the McLeodUSA Greater Cedar Rapids Open held at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Details, 1C.
The football team formerly the Tractors has changed nicknames and joined a new league, aiming to meet high preseason expectations. Details, 5C.
The case against Dr. Paul Loeffelholz, a prison psychiatrist, ends with no charges after prosecutors say incompetence and negligence claims will not be pursued due to his retirement.
A family converts 80 acres to 50 fish ponds as the hog business fades, chasing profits in Iowa’s aquaculture scene reported by Money in Sun day’s Gazette.
The House passed a bill to repeal inheritance taxes by 2010 with a 279 to 136 vote. President Clinton vowed a veto citing a $750 billion revenue loss, while supporters argue the move shields family farms and small businesses. Iowa lawmakers backed the measure.
A GOP backed bill to repeal inheritance taxes advances in the House on Friday while President Clinton threatens a veto. Democrats favor a cheaper alternative plan. The proposal outlines rate cuts from 1 point in 2003 2006 to full repeal by 2010 with staged reductions across years.
Denny Drakozal of Cedar Rapids pulls a tray of kolaches from the church kitchen oven. Irma Kelly says the group baked 3,016 dozen last year and hopes to exceed that total this year. The curb service helps fund church activities.
Joe Smith 39, Marengo city administrator, runs SpouseQuest2000 to find a life partner. Since Jan 1 launch his guest book has 300 signatures and over 600 emails from interested women worldwide. He aims to marry this year while seeking an independent partner who values courtship.
Denise Becker, formerly Dominga Sic, recounts fleeing with her infant sister as Guatemalan soldiers killed 77 women and 100 children in Rio Negro on March 13, 1982. She provides what appears to be the first eye witness testimony and travels to the mountain village 125 miles northwest of Guatemala City to meet relatives.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids users boost van pool interest as gas climbs to 1.67 per gallon. University of Iowa transport coordinator Michelle Ribble says inquiries rise for existing vans and new pools. Cedar Rapids dealer Robert Nolda notes higher activity as gas prices push riders to bikes and ads tout cheaper two wheeled options.
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