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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2001
Page
1
The monument in rural Harper commemorates eight children who died in a 1956 crash. The feature recalls the tragedy and the town’s quiet remembrance. The article highlights local memory and the ongoing impact on the community.
Dick Hogan reports in Cedar Rapids that hundreds queued at Westdale Mall for free flu injections offered by Visiting Nurse Association and St. Luke's Hospital staff. Pneumonia shots were available. the event targets high risk seniors with plans to inoculate about 11,000 this flu season.
The House approved aviation security legislation 286 to 139, rejecting a Senate version that would have federalized airport screening. The measure lets private firms conduct screening, a key White House priority aimed at restoring public confidence after the September 11 attacks.
In the House version 286-139 Boswell Latham Leach and Nussle voted Yes with Ganske abstaining. In the Senate version 214-218 Boswell Ganske Leach voted Yes while Latham and Nussle voted No.
A Kansas City facility reported anthrax findings prompting safety reviews. Authorities urged heightened biosecurity and investigation to prevent exposure while coordinating with public health agencies.
Youssef Hmimssa, named as a suspect with advance knowledge of the September 11 attacks, faces federal fraud charges in Chicago and Detroit. The Cedar Rapids arrest preceded a January trial for Hmimssa Karim Koubriti and Ahmen Hannan, with a gag order in place. Witnesses described Hmimssa’s ties to a Chicago software job and transactions at his apartment.
Cedar Rapids mayor Lee Clancey reports a campaign war chest of 104,903 dollars, more than enough to exceed her 1999 total of 67,134 dollars and far surpassing her prior fundraising highs of 37,769 in 1999, 17,048 in 1997, and 29,915 in 1995.
Campaign finance disclosures show Clancey raising 77 104 and loaning 20 000 while Pate reports 58 710 in contributions. Clancey has spent 86 058 to Pate 47 835 with 7 799 on hand from 1999. Pate trails 57 to 31 percent in the October 9 primary.
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