11 Nov 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2000
Page
1
Progress continues on Phase II of the Iowa Children’s Museum at Coral Ridge Mall with a planned opening date of December 20. The project aims to expand interactive exhibits for local families and educators.
The Cedar Rapids airport continues to grow as part of a broader master plan driven by a strong local economy. Page 1A and Money section.
In a tense race as Election Day neared, Bush urged a quick concession while Gore and his backers warned the election was not over. Bush weighed an injunction to halt hand recounts in at least three Florida counties as Gore faced legal options and mounting pressure from both parties. Florida isolation remained crucial with Bush holding a razor thin lead after county reviews of about 6 million ballots, pending overseas ballots and official tallies.
News briefs note recounts being considered in four states including Iowa New Mexico Oregon and Wisconsin. Brief items cover election process focus and related political concerns across regions.
Lyle Koutny of Urbana holds the colors during taps at the Center Point Urbana Middle School Veterans Day program. Three veterans who left high school for WWII received honorary diplomas from the Iowa Department of Education for their sacrifices.
For 20 years John Monroe presided over commitment hearings in Linn County. He continues without pay as the state requires 60 percent cuts for hospitalization referees to close a 2.4 million shortfall. Hearings will shift to judges and magistrates as Stein also leaves due to funding cuts.
In Cedar Rapids the Gazette sampled public opinion on the presidential race. Marian Johnson, Capri College student, voted for Al Gore and criticized the Florida recount focus. Tamara Gibson, also a Capri student, did not vote feeling neither candidate impressed her and questioning the Electoral College.
ISU Extension and 4-H face discrimination rules on federally funded programs. A policy bans direct joint program delivery with the Boy Scouts of America while allowing collaborations. Officials emphasize non discrimination and potential joint efforts without direct delivery. Carl Whiting notes Cedar Rapids Scouts have had no joint 4-H programs but would consider them.
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