05 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2001
Page
1
The No. 23 Iowa women upset No. 8 Purdue to win the Big Ten tournament championship. The story highlights Iowa’s road to the title and key performances in the final game.
In Cedar Rapids the 128 year old Montgomery Ward store at Westdale Mall closed after 14 years of service. Customers rushed for discounts up to 90 percent as furniture space emptied and shelves were cleared. The chain with 250 stores nationwide has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the last day drew a small crowd led by manager Tim Bowen announcing final deals.
Gazette Des Moines Bureau reports a volatile start to the 2001 Iowa Legislature with leaders from both parties signaling possible bipartisan efforts on tough issues. Despite cautious optimism, Senate Minority Leader Mike Gronstal warns partisan tensions may rise as budget talks loom ahead of the 2002 election.
Legislators seek a budget compromise amid partisan blame and stalled progress. House Speaker Brent Siegrist defends the session as rough but productive, noting a 4 percent growth cap for K-12 funding and a $40 million multiyear teacher pay plan as bipartisan bright spots heading into the week.
Erin Walter reports on Becky and Bill Konigsmark of Clarence who fostered teens despite serious incidents including a car theft by two girls and a boy who threatened the family with a steak knife. They credit ongoing state training and experience for handling behavior disorders and abuse, as foster care needs evolve.
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