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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2000
Page
1
Storm cells moved through Eastern Iowa leaving hail damage across multiple areas. Officials warn residents to inspect property for damage and contact insurers as cleanup and assessments begin. Local authorities report no major injuries but urge caution during follow up work.
Ewald Wally Stuempfig, possibly 90, still brings meals to the elderly and homebound residents in Vinton as featured in Ramblin 1B.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources proposes guidelines to protect Iowa rattlesnakes from commercial harvest and indiscriminate killing, outlining rules to safeguard these reptiles and support conservation efforts.
The City Council selects a cost effective approach for the 29th Avenue project. Three homes are expected to be displaced as a result, per official details.
Linn County's jobless rate dropped to 1.6 percent in April from 1.8 percent in March and 1.9 percent in April 1999. Iowa's overall rate rose slightly. Details, 7B.
Prices at Cedar Rapids area convenience stores rose about 10 cents per gallon this week to nearly 1.50 dollars per gallon for unleaded regular. The jump comes as summer approaches and consumer demand rises.
A Gazette feature notes trapshooting improves hunting skills and may become a lasting interest for readers, highlighting recreation and weekend activity.
Iowa and American Family Publishers reached a consent decree ending deceptive practices in a Jersey City sweepstakes. The firm will stop calling participants finalists or winners without basis, stop requiring purchases to win, pay 250000 to Iowa victims, and allow state enforcement for violations. Attorney General Tom Miller praised the tougher terms and noted Connecticut and 48 other states had settlements.
Iowa City climber Chuck Huss begins ascent toward Mount Everest summit with partner Dan Smith. Everest Environmental Expedition 2000 team plans Camp 2 at 21000 feet then Camp 3 and Camp 4 en route to a May 23 summit attempt amid improving weather and mild winds. Huss is sponsored by Gazette Communications.
The company is barred from making direct or implied claims of winning that are not true and from implying purchase is required to win. It must pay 250000 dollars restitution to Iowa consumers and use qualifying terms such as may or could when discussing odds.
A UCLA study of six psychologists argues women use tend and befriend rather than fight or flight when stressed. The researchers link oxytocin and estrogen to calming effects, noting hormones may drive gender differences and urge further testing.
Readers are urged to follow ongoing Mount Everest coverage via GazetteOnline and join the climbing forum at Iowa site for updates. Watch for forthcoming expedition reports as KCRG TV9 airs related coverage.
Luther College officials deny television access to end of term nude campus soccer games on private property. Despite administration opposition students continue the spring tradition with security preventing visitors, while media outlets including KGAN Fox and Hard Copy seek footage.
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