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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2003
Page
8
A consultant urges lengthened downtown stays and a focus on high tech, knowledge based firms to revitalize the city. She cites a digital fiber backbone and reliable power as selling points and recommends redeveloping the midtown area to lure young tech workers and related entertainment.
The Rénaissance Group will pick plan elements for Cedar Rapids City Council, targeting First Avenue with mixed housing, neighborhood retail, and a revived hotel restaurant complex near First Street SW. Huggins urges converting First Avenue into a two way, cultural hub with river views to attract spending and young professionals. Funding may mix state federal grants tax increment finance and private sources.
City officials in Iowa discuss safety concerns from street begging and potential ordinances. Towns like Iowa City and Cedar Rapids already regulate fundraising at intersections, with rules on harassment and required permits. Officials warn against obstructing traffic and emphasize existing traffic laws and civil liberties protections. Contact information for Gazette communications is listed.
A blizzard paralyzes parts of Wyoming and Colorado with snowdrifts up to four feet. Interstate 80 and 96 closed. Denver international Airport reports about 1,000 stranded. universities and government offices close. avalanche warnings issued and Red Cross shelters opened for stranded motorists.
Egypt's highest court cleared Egyptian American Saad Eddin Ibrahim of charges including tarnishing Egypt image, ending a case that drew international criticism. Co-defendant Magda El Begh was found guilty of forgery. Ibrahim praised the verdict as a win for democracy and human rights while noting ongoing concerns over intellectual freedom.
A JAMA study of 746 seniors, 65 plus, finds one to six drinks weekly cuts dementia risk by 54 percent versus abstainers. Those under one weekly drink still show reductions, while 14 plus drinks weekly raise dementia risk by 22 percent despite other heart benefits noted in NEJM.
Cuban authorities said they detained several dozen government opponents amid worsening U.S. Cuba ties. State television charged James Cason of fomenting counterrevolution as offices at the U.S. Interests Section closed and U.S. diplomats faced travel limits. The State Department had noted the restrictions earlier.
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