McLeodUSA seeks alliance or sale amid cost cuts
The Cedar Rapids based telecom firm McLeodUSA says it is pursuing an alliance or sale to stay competitive with larger providers. With 2400 employees and operations in 25 states, the company has sold assets and cut jobs as it works with lenders to pause debt payments. Analysts say consolidation may be needed. potential buyers could include CenturyTel.
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Cincinnati Defeats Iowa 76 64 in NCAA First Round
Cincinnati upset Iowa 76 to 64 in an NCAA tournament first round in Indianapolis. Armein Kirkland fouled Mike Henderson as Cincinnati held a late lead.
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Armein Kirkland
Mike Henderson
University of Iowa
Indianapolis
Iowa
ISA and UNI Showdowns Highlight Sunday Schedule
In Charlotte ISA square off with Minnesota at 11 30 a m on CBS KGAN while UNI meets Wisconsin in Oklahoma City at 6 20 p m See story 4C
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Iowa City eyes crackdown on downtown trash alleys
City Manager Steve Atkins pushes five day a week alley cleaning and a downtown waste collection district. He wants licensing inspections for about 100 containers, stricter hauler rules, and higher enforcement. Cost could reach up to 100000 annually if approved.
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Iowa City
Steve Atkins
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Jim Clayton
Baseball stars testify on steroids under congressional eye
Washington AP Major league leaders tell Congress steroids are a problem but deny widespread use. Mark McGwire tears up while declining to confirm past drug use. Lawmakers press for tougher policy as MLB Commissioner Bud Selig observes. Jose Canseco admits steroid use.
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Marion Cedar Rapids landfill talks end without agreement
Mediation between Marion and the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency over a north of Marion landfill expansion failed. Public safety chief David Zahn blamed Marion and the agency for not settling while Marion City Manager Jeff Schott cited confidentiality. The talks, held at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, focused on a smaller footprint for a 144 acre site near County Home Road and Highway 13.
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