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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2001
Page
1
Drivers endured warm, sunny weather with sunscreen umbrellas and ample water on day two of the 2001 WMT Tractorcade. Local notes include Ricky Davis NBA draft choice and Eastern Iowa Supply closing due to last winter’s slowdown. West Delaware sweeps Marion in baseball as districts near.
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A 250 pound black bear moving south through northeast Iowa paused in the Mud Lake Park area after sightings near Sherrill. Rangers said the bear shows no aggression, and state officials expect to keep it undisturbed unless it nears populated areas. No tranquilizing plans were announced unless the animal enters a crowded zone.
Gov. Tom Vilsack announced about 160 state workers will be laid off and 750 positions eliminated or left vacant as Iowa agencies face lower operating budgets for fiscal 2002. The plan includes reductions in services, higher tuition at state universities, reduced park access, and fewer children enrolled in health coverage programs.
The 2002 fiscal year begins Sunday with 160 state layoffs and 350 vacant positions. 400 retirements will not be filled, 55 state parks face maintenance cuts, and some areas close. Community college tuition rises up to 17 percent and work study funds are eliminated. Schools lose 20 million for technology upgrades.
Two Eastern Iowa brothers, Richard and Fred Scott, both with congestive heart failure, await donor hearts while Fred endures an LVAD implant. They rely on faith and medical innovation as doctors at University Hospitals monitor their fragile conditions and the donor pool remains tight.
Buchanan County may form a Rural Water System to supply safe drinking water to several towns. Residents could start paying monthly bills from $25 to $45, replacing private wells. George Lake of the Economic Development Commission notes the cost comparison shows well ownership runs about $50 monthly when drilling and maintenance are included.
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