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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2000
Page
1
Fire Department administrative district chief Kevin Sterenchuk, 48, died of a heart attack Monday. Cedar Rapids Fire Department officials reported details in the 1B edition.
An associate of convicted drug dealer and money launderer Scotter Clark testifies she believed the funds traced to loan sharking rather than drug dealing. Details, 1B.
Kennedy High School Cougars vow to avoid last season's costly set ups as state tournament aims loom. The stronger economy suggests improved outlook for Social Security and Medicare with an extended solvency horizon.
A research team reports that alterations in certain genes trigger the striking aging symptoms observed in the subjects. The study highlights genetic pathways that influence longevity and tissue degeneration, suggesting new avenues for interventions.
Jonathan Memmer aged 24 entered a not guilty plea in Johnson County District Court to two counts of first degree murder tied to the deaths of Laura Watson Dalton, 29, and Maria Lehner, 27. Details in 3B.
Masters swimming opens to adults 18 and older offering a sociable way to get in shape while rekindling the competitive spirit. Recreation highlights appear in Saturday's Gazette.
The House Appropriations Committee backed a $55 million plan from Iowa lawmakers to use the state's share of the multistate tobacco settlement. Governor Vilsack and leaders expect quick agreement, though disputes remain over health care eligibility and funding for cessation programs. The panel also seeks to expand insurance for working poor families and set aside $5 million in a savings account.
The Iowa House Appropriations Committee proposed 22.5 million to raise medical reimbursement rates under government health programs, 9.3 million for anti smoking outreach to youths, 11.9 million for substance abuse treatment, 5 million for a legal fees savings account tied to the tobacco settlement, 1 million for public health nursing and 400 thousand for poison control.
The Upper Iowa River 110 miles long is named one of America’s 100 Best Adventures by Adventure magazine. Greg Vanney of Decorah notes wildlife fossils and solitude define the trip, paddling the river with a Luther College link to decades of canoeing history.
Officials in the 6th Judicial District test a drug court concept by voluntary urine samples from Linn County defendants. A $40,000 state grant funds data analysis to link drug use with crimes and assess weekly court appearances versus options like a citizen accountability board. Findings due by June 30.
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a February passenger record with 77 070 travelers from Feb 1 to Feb 28 up 8 737 from a year earlier. American Eagle added direct Cedar Rapids Dallas Fort Worth service and Funjet launched Las Vegas flights boosting traffic.
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