02 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2001
Page
1
Penn State overcame a two game skid with a 78 to 73 win over Iowa in Iowa City. Iowa dropped its sixth loss in seven games as the teams split the season series.
Bill Daly banked a 30 foot buzzer beater with one second left to lift Western Dubuque to a 48 45 victory over West Delaware. The game featured a late rally and dramatic finish.
The ambassadors from the Czech Republic and Slovakia will visit Cedar Rapids this Saturday for an international conference. The event is noted on the 1B section of the newspaper.
City officials discuss a plan to link Coralville with North Liberty Iowa City and CRANDIC to study a corridor train service between the cities. The inquiry focuses on feasibility, routes, and potential funding.
Area high schools and clubs leveraged winter indoor ball drills to build season momentum, with players citing improved shooting and transition play as they prep for summer schedules and spring leagues.
The page lists sections including Accent Advice Bridge Calendar and various columns. It hints at crossword and crypto features while noting deaths editorials and legals pages.
Officials note Cedar Rapids and Fairfax now touch at their expanding city limits. They caution future growth remains debated with neighboring communities Marion Hiawatha and Robins guiding regional planning.
Fairfax Mayor Bill Voss says the towns share a 65 foot boundary after an annexation brought Fairfax 84.3 acres closer to Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids and Fairfax plan public hearings March 14 and March 13 to discuss future annexation and agreed boundary lines to avoid future clashes.
The House approved tougher bankruptcy legislation 306 to 108 with Republicans solidly behind and Democrats split. Iowa’s five representatives supported it. The measure, backed by Sen. Grassley and banks, includes making Chapter 12 farm debt protections permanent and faces Senate hurdles including a potential filibuster by Sen. Wellstone.
The House approved a bankruptcy overhaul setting a 25 percent repayment threshold over five years for most filers, limiting repeat filings, and requiring debtors to undergo credit counseling before filing. It prioritizes child support, places school expenses on par with private costs, and governs income and expense determinations.
State Rep Betty De Boer recalled her fear and lack of information when considering an abortion after a six month pregnancy. She backed House File 341 requiring 24 hour waiting period and provision of information on options and support services. Critics called the bill insulting and expect Gov Vilsack to veto. debate highlighted differing views on inform consent and abortion access.
The Senate State Government Committee approved a bill requiring a photo ID to vote, by an 8-5 party-line vote. Sponsor Sen. Steve King said the measure tightens voting integrity and lowers fraud, while Democrats warned it could burden elderly, disabled, and non-driving residents. The panel also unanimously backed a separate bill to ban anonymous ethics complaints and keep investigations confidential until a decision to proceed or dismiss.
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