GOP stars light up C R gala with tax cuts and character
At the First-in-the-Nation Gala in Davenport the Iowa GOP showcased presidential hopefuls and a reform minded agenda. Speakers included Alan Keyes Steve Forbes and John Ashcroft criticizing Clinton and promising pro life small government policies.
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GOP Gala Youths Rally Amid Apathy Concerns
At a GOP gala, young attendees voiced frustration over voter apathy while officials urged participation in upcoming events and campaigns.
De Witt Woman Holds Grandfather's Ballpark Blueprints
A De Witt woman possesses her grandfather’s blueprint designs for the famous ballpark. In other sports news the Bulls trailed the Jazz 83 81 in a pivotal Game 5 as Utah halted the title push. A watchdog group reports the ethanol producer donated 3 million dollars over the past decade.
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Cedar Rapids Local Option Tax Debate On Trails Plan
Voters in Cedar Rapids face a June 23 election on a local option tax. The measure would direct part of revenues to fund a network of recreation trails and related parks improvements. The Gazette outlines the proposal’s scope, funding, and potential public benefits.
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Gala marks early start for 2000 Republican presidential race
Cedar Rapids hosted the First-in-the Nation Gala drawing about 3,000 Iowa activists and dozens of national reporters as potential candidates gathered. GOP Chairman Steve Grubbs called the event a tests ground for ideas and organization before February 2000 precinct caucuses.
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Atwood Convicted of Homicide in Children's Deaths
Cedar Rapids man Jeremy Atwood is found guilty of two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of Matthew Nissen five and Emily Cerveny twelve. Sentencing set for July 29 with up to ten years per count and possible probation.
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Coralville Rockwell workers approve five year pact
Rockwell Collins workers in Coralville vote 440 members 5 to 1 to return to work after a 16 day strike ending May 28. The deal includes longevity pay changes and raises with top 20 percent of workers gaining 7 percent plus staged increases. Cedar Rapids and Dallas plants had ratified earlier. Newport Beach plant remains on strike.
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