07 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2001
Page
1
Lakeview Elementary students assisted the move of 15 000 books from the old Solon Public Library to a new 1.3 million dollar Main Street facility on Tuesday.
Sam Weaver leaves the UNI program following a 7-24 season marked by injuries and poor results. A separate University of Iowa report warns workplace violence is a major public health issue needing more study and attention.
Prairie loses to Waterloo East in double overtime while City High defeats West to reach the boys state tournament at the U S Cellular Center. The federal government calls for improved water quality results in Iowa. The notice appears in the same brief.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City lead Iowa's eight largest cities in bond ratings in this year's budget analysis. Cedar Rapids shows the second-lowest property tax levy while Iowa City ranks fifth-lowest, according to John Meyers, Sioux City's finance director.
Cedar Rapids City plans higher property-tax levies after July 1 while Iowa City and Des Moines raise rates. Four other large Iowa cities report steady or lower levies. Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson notes Cedar Rapids’ higher debt usage among seven cities.
Iowa officials say the first two day sales tax holiday saved shoppers about 1.6 million dollars as 31.1 million dollars were spent on qualifying clothes and footwear. Officials note the impact was smaller than earlier estimates due to a stronger economy and modest spending in July through September.
Dewayne Olney, once moved through 11 foster homes before age 10, found stability with Chris and Mary Kay Tones in Iowa City from age 12 to 18. Now 26 and living in North, Olney uses his experience to support today’s foster system and guide new families.
Liberty, married with a young family, shares memories of his own foster upbringing. He describes his 3 month old daughter Rachel, 2 year old Nicholas, and a 9 year old foster daughter who calls him Dad. He notes how the foster daughter’s darker skin distinguishes her from Olney’s biological family.
The Senate voted 56 to 44 to overturn Clinton era ergonomics rules aimed at reducing repetitive motion injuries. The measure, backed by Republicans and supported by Bush administration, would push back OSHA guidelines affecting about 102 million workers at 6.1 million sites and touted potential cost savings. Democratic allies criticized the repeal as pro business, arguing the regulations reduced workplace deaths and injuries.
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