23 May 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2001
Page
1
In a 61 vote, the Marion council approves Terry Bjornsen's letter of intent to develop Whitetail Lodge Resort and Spa, signaling plans for a new regional resort project.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior Sarah Courtney saved the day in the Tuesday 2A regional final against Iowa City West. Her victory propelled the Cougars to the state team meet. A separate study notes Eastern Iowa water shows high nitrate and phosphorus levels in the nation.
Mercy Medical Center doctors performed Cedar Rapids first cardiac brachytherapy to prevent reclogging of heart arteries. St. Luke's will begin the procedure today.
The Gazette reports Mike Koolbeck begins a 14 week golf tour across Eastern Iowa visiting courses and featuring local club play. He aims to showcase regional layouts and engage area players with planning and tips.
A brief column offers practical tips on voice and language use for bridge players seeking clearer communication at the table. It highlights concise speaking, precise bids, and polite phrasing to improve partnership accuracy.
Kirkwood Community College proposes an $8 per credit hour tuition increase, 12.3 percent, to cover a $671,000 state revenue shortfall. The board votes Thursday, marking the largest hike in the college’s history and raising tuition and fees to $73 per credit hour.
Lindsay Thomas, 18, survived five days trapped in a crash near Mason City after a wheel detour and a stream provided water. Found April 30, she lost both legs below the knees and is recovering at University Hospitals. doctors note infection risk and uncertain graduation plans. Her faith sustained her as Department of Transportation workers located the wreck.
Sen. James Jeffords of Vermont warned President Bush he is close to leaving the Republican Party. Sources expect him to become an independent aligning with Democrats, potentially giving Daschle a 51 to 49 Senate majority and reshaping committee control and the administration’s agenda. He aims to announce Wednesday, amid tax cut and education bill debates.
Estes Co. Cedar Rapids submitted the low base bid of 11.925 million for the minor league ballpark, 348 100 under the architect s estimate. Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson said the City Council will award the contract and groundbreaking could begin the first week of June.
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