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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2000
Page
1
Sixth grader Alyssa Saxton assists Jean Sheppard in learning about computers and the Internet through a Cedar Rapids school program. The initiative aims to ease senior citizens into technology with student mentors guiding them.
Two women tell about leading congregations while raising kids at the same time. The story notes a 19-year-old former ASA rookie at Hawkeye Downs died of head injuries after a Friday crash into a wall.
Cathe Struve continues a family tradition with her Ul degree, joining a line of forebears including her father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Details, 1B.
Benco Manufacturing has applied for a CEBA grant to expand its Belle Plaine plant and grow its labor force, details show. The filing aims to increase production capacity and create jobs in the community.
The Gazette begins a tour of Iowa auto racing venues with Hawk Eye Downs as the inaugural stop. The track celebrates its 75th season this summer, highlighting local speedways and upcoming events.
Evelyn Ohrt and Kenny Ohrt salvage belongings after a tornado deposits their home debris across fields near Dunkerton. Sammy Mills suffers a broken leg while Polly Mills’ son for whom his family worries. Deneen Mills recalls warnings to seek shelter as the house collapses and debris fills the basement.
Gov. Tom Vilsack proclaimed Black Hawk and Buchanan counties disaster areas following Thursday night tornadoes. The storms damaged homes, farms, and buildings, with at least four confirmed tornadoes in Buchanan County and several in Black Hawk County. Damages exceed $1 million per county. five single family and three mobile homes destroyed in Black Hawk County.
Cedar Rapids 48 year old identical twins Betty Daniels and Martha Carter graduate with liberal arts associates degrees from Kirkwood Community College along with Martha’s daughter Xavier Carter 23 as 1 700 students are honored at the Five Seasons Center. Betty and Martha plan four year English degrees, Betty at Coe College and Martha at the University of Iowa.
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