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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2000
Page
1
Longtime Luther College instructor Paul Solberg announces retirement after decades teaching adaptive physical education. Neighbors note his impact on students and school athletics as his departure marks a major community change.
Steve Allen, a pioneering comic and late night television host, died at age 78 from heart failure. The comedian, known for his work on Meee Wee and numerous books, left a lasting mark on television comedy.
The region’s top running backs headline the opening night of high school football playoffs. Teams vie for a late season surge as local powerhouses clash in one score matchups and prospects of postseason advancement loom.
Bruce Van De Velde an Iowa State alumnus and former assistant football coach is chosen as athletic director at Iowa State University.
McLeod and Qwest sign a $600 million agreement to pay dividends to both companies. Details, 7B.
Cedar Rapids Washington student Lacy Snead, once a standout basketball talent, recovers from a severe car crash and returns to the court shooting left handed. Youth Plus reports in Thursdays Gazette.
The Hall-Perrine Foundation awarded Cedar Rapids a $1 million grant toward the $14 million baseball stadium. Foundation president Jack Evans announced the no matching funds grant at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. The grant brings total contributions to $9 million as planners push the project forward.
Cedar Rapids voters approved a four year levy raising 4.8 million for the Veterans Memorial Stadium project. A 3.2 million state grant and a 1 million Hall Perrine gift support the plan, with 3.5 million from the Cedar Rapids Baseball Club and 1.5 million in private donations still needed. Wally Krouse announced the Hall Perrine gift as the campaign launches.
In West Des Moines Bush launches his fifth Iowa stop while Gore prepares a Ames rally at Iowa State University. The state hosts 11 trips by the rivals since late last year surpassing earlier campaigns and underscoring Iowa as a pivotal battleground in the race.
Marion Chief Harry Daugherty attributes the low crime rate to community policing, council support, and strict law enforcement. 1999 FBI uniform crime report shows no murders, two robberies and rapes. absence of gangs cited as a factor alongside active bar checks and aggressive traffic enforcement.
Republicans back the death penalty while Democrats oppose it, per a Gazette questionnaire. On partial birth abortion bans, most Eastern Iowa candidates favor the ban. Democrats support extending health benefits to domestic partners. Republicans largely oppose.
Gazette Online notes profiles show Republicans split on raising speed limits to 70 mph with 14 12 vote and 0.08 driving standard backed 17 8. Democrats oppose higher limits 19 8. Leaders say education and budget issues top agenda while death penalty and some buzz topics may be explored. House Speaker Brent Siegrist and Rep. Dick Myers outline core concerns like teacher salaries and class size. Senate Leader Stewart Iverson Jr. remains undecided on action.
Eastern Iowa voters face shaping choices as legislative candidates outline positions on taxes education and healthcare. Key figures from local districts announce stances and proposals with emphasis on school funding and property tax relief.
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