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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2000
Page
1
Green flags and festive attire filled downtown Cedar Rapids as the St. Patrick's Day parade showcased riders and bands. Colorful horses and pageantry highlighted a day of celebration with photos and awards featured in the 12B section.
Some St Ludmila parishioners oppose building a new church. Details, 6B. A speaker at a women's conference warns against group harassment of an unwanted worker. Details, 9B.
The Iowa State University women’s team defeated St Francis College 92 to 63 to advance in the NCAA Division I tournament. Details appear on 1C.
Iowa Today reports in Sundays Gazette that an expedition aims to summit the tallest peak with a large provision of gear and materials. The story highlights preparation, route plans, and logistical challenges facing the climbers.
Life and Leisure column pairs up residents and their canine companions across eastern Iowa. Readers share stories of partnerships and daily bonding with dogs and other pets.
A 1998 Corrections study shows burglary offenders' prison chances vary by county from 13 percent in Linn to 45 percent in Black Hawk and 1st District. In actual numbers 14 of Linn County's 105 third degree burglars went to prison, while 97 of Black Hawk's 216 did. The study notes district differences with Linn Johnson and surrounding counties in the 6th District showing the lowest rate.
Cedar Rapids report says record fuel costs threaten budget plans for state troopers schools and local government. Patrol may cut patrols and field trips as costs rise, with Linn County officials noting a fuel spend already near prior year amid broader deficits.
Smith & Wesson will install childproof locks on its handguns as part of a pact with federal, state, and local governments to curb gun violence. In exchange, lawsuits seeking damages would be dropped. The agreement creates a code of conduct for selling and distributing handguns, with President Clinton urging other companies to follow suit.
Fifth grade student Sam Butz of Mount Vernon wrote to Big Flat mayor Horace Dickerson after liking the town name. The mayor replied with a personal two page letter and invited Sam and family to attend the Memorial Day weekend homecoming parade and stay in a cabin on his property. Sam plans to fish and watch the turtle race while in Big Flat.
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