Snow removal and legal drinking standards from Iowa brief
Snowy conditions trigger readiness by city county and state crews to clear roads and spread salt. Iowa county attorneys push to lower drunken driving threshold to 0.08 BAC. Intermec Technologies assists Cedar Rapids workers to find new jobs before facility closure. Mike Ditka criticizes NFL egotism in interview with J R Ogden. Joey Woody urges youths to expand ambitions and not limit themselves.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Hits Theaters
The Grinch Stole Christmas arrives this weekend as theaters prepare for holiday crowds. The film is expected to draw large audiences and boost box office across venues this Friday and into the weekend.
Gore offers statewide recount in Florida fight over votes
Vice President Al Gore proposed counting all Florida ballots if Republicans reject South Florida results. Bush rejected the offer saying he did not want a statewide recount. Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris declined further recounts from Broward Palm Beach Miami Dade and Collier counties. The court allowed recounts to continue while overseas ballots due midnight Friday. Gore pledged to accept the result and drop legal challenges if the statewide tally favored him.
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Iowa GOP weighs recount after tight Iowa result
GOP leaders met to decide whether to seek a recount of the November election in Iowa's 99 counties. Bush trailed Gore by about 4 047 votes after unofficial canvass showing 638 230 for Gore and 634 183 for Bush with recount costs borne by the respective counties.
Officials seek improved voting processes in Iowa
Secretary of State Chet Culver announced a health review of the election system after last week’s presidential vote. He found no systemic irregularities but will seek recommendations to strengthen integrity and public trust from voters and officials across the state.
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Culver to Hold Five Districts Meeting on Election Process
Secretary of State Chet Culver plans to hold one meeting in each of Iowa's five congressional districts to gather ideas on strengthening the election system. He will propose recommendations to the Legislature and governor to ensure integrity and address weaknesses.
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Cedar Rapids Considers Off-Leash Dog Park Plan
City works with K9COLA to pick a site near Animal Control, with a possible budget target of 50000 dollars. A fenced training area would be first come, first served. Nearby examples in Brown County show off leash areas on reclaimed land, supporting demand for a local park.
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