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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2003
Page
2
Proponents of a proposed gambling boat in Linn County report spending about 100000 dollars, roughly double what their opponents have invested. The race centers on the casino plan and its economic impact for the region.
Laci Peterson’s sister testified that Scott Peterson claimed golf plans on Christmas Eve, undermining his claim he went fishing the day Laci vanished. The report links testimony to the ongoing investigation and courtroom developments.
Judge approves MCI reorganization the largest US bankruptcy guiding a exit plan. Plan will pay creditors about 36 cents on the dollar and erase 35 billion dollars of debt. Voters head to polls Tuesday for Linn County gambling referendum and council elections. GazetteOnline.com hosts pre election coverage.
A reporting error updated figures show Iowa City school district cash reserves ending fiscal 2003 at 12 million dollars. Cedar Rapids district projects 8 million by end of fiscal 2004, with 4.6 million at end of fiscal 2003. The Gazette invites feedback and publishes corrections in this column.
The piece argues gerrymandering is bipartisan and entrenched since the founding, citing Texas DeLay redistricting, Massachusetts history, and a 385-sided California district. It notes Supreme Court limits, calls for reform via independent commissions like Iowa, and urges ethical fixes in U.S. democracy. The Cronkite column urges action and accountability.
The Agriculture Department based on a Census survey finds 12 million American families worried about affording food with 3.8 million hungry enough to skip meals last year. Poverty links hunger and growing.
Atlantic City waits as rescuers pull the fourth and final victim from a Tropicana Casino garage collapse. OSHA investigates. earlier fines hit a general contractor and a subcontractor for a prior smaller collapse. Workers fear design and pace may have caused Thursday's disaster.
The Gazette provides its Cedar Rapids address and printing details along with subscription rates for various formats. It lists postmaster, change of address, and general contact numbers for circulation and service inquiries.
Local news page lists area codes 319 for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with a tip line contact. Includes a short reference to a complete company directory and email addresses at GazetteOnline.com.
The Gazette champions sustainability by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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