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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2000
Page
1
The right wing adventures of conservative cartoonist Mallard Fillmore return in a redesigned Comics package in The Gazette. The editor notes the change on page 2A.
A pervasive garlic mustard weed is crowding out native plants across affected areas. Experts warn that ongoing spread threatens local ecosystems and biodiversity, urging immediate management and control efforts to limit further encroachment.
Coe College softball ends season with a 4-3 defeat to St. Marys in the NCAA Division III regional final. Pilot Sam Johnson logged over 86 hours in a new plane with its own emergency parachute.
The strawberry season arrives with 10 new sweet and savory ideas to use these ruby red gems. The feature includes purchasing and storage tips for better berry use.
Tens of thousands of mothers and families gathered on the Mall near the Capitol for the Million Mom March to press Congress for stricter handgun laws and honor victims of gun violence. Crowds filled blocks as participants shared stories and songs, while counterdemonstrators urged gun rights.
Cedar Rapids report on gun personal crisis in Iowa 1996 1998 finds 81 percent of firearm deaths are suicides 16 percent homicides and 3 percent unintentional. Co author John W Johnson urges public health warnings and campaigns noting risk in homes with teenagers and low mood to curb suicides among men and older adults.
The Iowa Lottery celebrates 15 years since Governor Branstad rejected earlier vetoes and signed the state lottery into law on May 15, 1985. It cites more than 3,000 outlets, $1.3 billion in prizes, and $680 million to the state by 2000. Branstad praises Commissioner Edward Stanek and staff for a well run program despite forecasts.
After three days of clouds and snow at base camp in Nepal, Iowa City climber Chuck Huss reports a tentative plan to move to Camp 1 tomorrow with Dan Smith. The pair may stay an extra day in base camp as weather improves and Expedition coverage continues.
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