06 Mar 2002
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2002
Page
1
Betty Hager, 61, of Cedar Rapids, claims a small 2-foot concrete bust as hers citing a scar on its face as proof. The item is linked to a property dispute and local records. Authorities have begun tracing its origin and ownership.
In central California, Rep. Gary Condit loses the Democratic bid to return to Congress to a former aide. Separately, C R Xavier defeats LeMars 65 35 in a Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinal at the state tournament.
Teens from three local schools showcase homegrown robots as they prepare to compete nationally. Youth groups emphasize teamwork, innovation, and STEM engagement ahead of the event.
Hy-Vee Foods, based in West Des Moines, installs magnetic theft detection devices at Cedar Rapids area doors after reporting 100 thefts in 2001. Ruth Mitchell notes strips, manufactured by Check Point Systems, will be applied or built into packaging on higher value items as the chain broadens security across its stores.
In Gardez area eastern Afghanistan, U S led coalition forces say hundreds of Taliban and al Qaida fighters have been killed as the offensive continues. Up to 800 opposition fighters were seen moving toward the battle since the operation began Saturday, with Maj General Frank Hagelbeck reporting substantial clashes.
American and Afghan troops face strong resistance as they advance in a snowbound mountain region. US and coalition forces, including Abdul Matin Hasankhiel, ring the area and hunt al Qaeda and Taliban fighters higher up. Minesweepers clear the passes while air support from A-10s F-15s B-52s AC-130s and allied jets including French Mirage aircraft pummel targets.
The Iowa Senate, by a 32 to 16 vote, bans performing or attempting human cloning and receiving or transporting cloned products. Violations carry a Class C felony up to 10 years and $10,000. the bill allows stem cell research and excludes animal cloning, IVF, and tumor administration.
Doug Gross a Des Moines lawyer and former adviser to Govs Branstad and Ray campaigns for the Republican nomination. He highlights boosting business like Iowa Fluid Power as a path to growth, touts over 530000 raised in one month, and cites Branstad's endorsement. He faces Steve Sukup and Robert Vander Plaats in the June primary.
Tonight at 7 and a second hearing March 13 in City Hall address the proposed city budget raising residential property taxes by 3 percent and utility rates by 4.7 percent. Affects a $100 000 home with taxes rising from 733.70 to 755.71 due to valuation and rollback changes.
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