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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2000
Page
1
Cedar Rapids downtown park Greene Square was nearly paved into a parking lot in 1941. The site now plans new amenities to restore its role as a community refuge with updated features.
Florida based telecommunications company gains funding from McLeod executives to accelerate network deployment in the state. The deal value is reported as 7B. A Center Point Urbana center fielder drafted in the 19th round of the First-Year Player Draft may attend the University of Iowa next year.
Birth defect statistics show a rate slightly above normal with heart defects topping newborn problems. The Army and Marines report the highest rates of soldier personal crisis among branches.
Marion Gazette highlights Steve Kenny a garbologist by day who conceived the Grand Celebration of Brass Bands after neighbors praised his idea. The feature notes community support and Kenny's creative hobby shaping local events.
Cedar Rapids school board delays vote on a bond issue to allow broader community input. President Ron Olson will reconvene the facilities task force to evaluate short and long term projects and timing, aiming for a December vote and gathering diverse participants including labor groups and the Chamber of Commerce.
Iowa City UI reports 7.3 percent cost increase per student between 1997 and 1999 as Higher Education Price Index climbs seven percent. ISU and UNI also post 8.3 and 9.6 percent rises, with composite unit costs at ISU 9 677 and UNI 8 292. The Biennial Regents report notes broader higher education inflation.
Cargill plans a 24 million first phase at its Cedar Rapids SE plant to remove bottlenecks for specialty corn starches. Completion is set for October within the site, with two additional 50 million phases possible later. The project may add about 20 jobs and explores wheat and potato starches for customer needs.
A DOT report shows the typical Iowa vehicle is a large nine year old car worth about 2000 dollars. Dealers like CR Auto Mall note buyers prefer older, lower priced cars such as 1987 or older models amid a broad mix of cars and light trucks nationwide.
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