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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2005
Page
10
Isaac Kurth studied words for 20 minutes then faced a two hour quiz cycle with his mother Carol supervising. He relied on Webster's Third Abridged and country origin ideas to memorize and guess spellings. He won the state round with misanthropic but missed tenebrosity for his opponent.
The piece notes cheap fares sparked a travel surge delaying thousands in 2000 and tests FAA efficiency efforts. It cites FAA data on delays at 55 airports, forecasts six likely trouble spots, and describes staffing cuts totaling about 496k full-time equivalents since 2000.
Travelers are advised to fly early to avoid afternoon weather delays and choose non stop or through smaller airports. Check on time performance, confirm reservations, monitor flight status, and review FAA TSA advisories for security wait times and allowed items. Plan ahead for traffic and security lines.
West Nile cases in Iowa may decline as bird populations decline and exposed people gain immunity. Experts note mosquitoes spread the virus via infected birds, with illnesses not spreading person to person. Campers are urged to wear repellent as summer conditions change.
Linn County residents finding a dead blue jay or crow not deteriorated can call Linn County Public Health at 319 892 6000 for pickup. Do not handle birds. Other counties contact local health departments. Wear long sleeves and pants outdoors. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites and change water in birdbaths weekly. Repair window screens. Avoid dawn and dusk outdoor activity. New repellents picaridin and lemon eucalyptus added to DEET guidance. Some repellents may be hard to find in Iowa. Contact writer Cindy Hadish at 319 398 8428 or cindy.hadish gazettecommunications.com.
Economist Harvey Siegelman leads a task force in Iowa to develop a return on investment model for evaluating incentives. The model measures ten year costs and benefits including tax revenue and personal income, aiding decisions on Iowa Values Fund assistance.
An expected 4 million Americans will fly this weekend, up 3.2 percent from last year due to lower airfares. Gas prices are about 10 cents higher than last year nationwide, with Iowa remaining under 2 per gallon on average. Memorial Day traffic rises for motorcycles as the first long weekend of riding season. Cedar Rapids resident Becky Myers plans a birthday trip to Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines, while many stay closer to home. The Cedar Rapids Kernels play at 2 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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