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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2000
Page
1
Faye Binger was miserable until she moved into church supported Moundview Manor. The story highlights how relocation to the Marion housing facility improved her life and wellbeing.
Celebrities adopt bold feathered hairstyles echoing the 1970s Charlie’s Angels era. The look features voluminous layers and sleek side parts, signaling a retro revival in modern fashion.
The attorney seeks access to race data from the stop arguing no basis for the traffic stop. The filing notes no explicit accusation of racism by police and targets evidence on the stopping officer and circumstances. Details appear on page 5B.
Former US wrestling champion Terry Brands doubts a bid but may reconsider as plans unfold. Officials discuss potential Olympic trials involvement and implications for the team.
A state agency investigating a Cedar Rapids man contacts greyhound owners as part of a 1B detail. The probe involves animal association records and potential welfare concerns. Names and locations are cited in official notices.
Brothers Chad Betenbender 17 and Mark Betenbender 12 carry on a family tradition of collecting antique gas engines. They will display their prized engines this weekend at Ushers Ferry Historic Village as part of Youth Plus in Thursday's Gazette.
The Federal Reserve boosted the federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points to 6.5 percent, prompting banks to raise prime rates to 9.5 percent. Credit card costs may rise soon while some mortgage and home equity rates shift more gradually, with experts noting long term rates depend on inflation and lender policies.
Donald J. Murphy 44 of Ely collapsed beside a sludge tank at the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility. He died after inhaling hydrogen sulfide, a gas released during sludge decomposition, with OSHA and city officials investigating the fatality.
Parents and teachers worry about a state plan to move resources off campus at the 148-year-old Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton. The Board of Regents meets today to discuss a shift that cuts four on campus teachers and expands off campus duties. Administrators deny closure, citing broader educational choices for all blind Iowa children.
The National Weather Service outlook predicts drought extending through August in Iowa Missouri Nebraska Indiana and Illinois. State climatologist Harry Hillaker notes 10.25 inches since September 1, 8 inches below normal, with above normal spring and summer temperatures worsening conditions. Elwynn Taylor of Iowa State University cites 60 percent chance of a good crop and 40 percent poor, versus a 17 percent long term average for poor years.
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