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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2002
Page
1
Daniel Yeager an ocularist creates high quality artificial eyes with realistic appearance. Surveillance cameras are planned for city buses by late July or early August with the federal government funding 80 percent of the cost.
Shawn Sediacek, a Kennedy High graduate, achieves his dream by debuting with the Kansas City Royals after years of hard work and family support. The note references other items on the page including discussions of currency security and a Supreme Court ruling on door to door permit laws.
Iowa Utilities Board rejected a general hike for residential and business customers in former utilities, while approving a 1.8 percent interim increase worth 15.45 million. Alliant seeks 82 million, 9.6 percent, to fund Power Iowa and new plants. The board must act by January 29, 2003.
In Cedar Rapids residents recount the June 4 flash flood along Indian Creek. City Streets Supervisor Tom Schroeder ordered immediate debris removal with dump trucks lining Sunland Court. Neighbors thanked Schroeder at a City Council meeting while criticizing warning times and runoff causes.
In WAUKEE Iowa officials say surprising tax revenue rally could cushion the FY ending June 30 with a positive balance, easing fears of a deficit. Analysts note revenue for the current month may fall 3.2 percent below 2001 projections, possibly boosting funds by 40 to 50 million dollars.
A survey finds nearly six of 10 youths nag nine times on average after a no from parents. About 10 percent of 12 to 13 year olds say they ask more than 50 times for advertised products. Officials call the trend the nag factor and note peer pressure to purchase.
Investors suing four current and former McLeodUSA officers allege bogus orders and backdated contracts to boost quarterly figures. The consolidated case in Cedar Rapids federal court extends prior suits, naming Clark McLeod Stephen Gray Chris A Davis J Lyle Patrick and others after the company’s 98 percent share drop and bankruptcy filing.
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