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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2001
Page
1
Barry Bonds tied and then surpassed the single season home run mark by hitting No 71 and No 72 in the same game. The milestone comes as he continues to power the San Francisco Giants in a pursuit of the historic total.
The outlook says leaves should reach peak colors in the coming week but a hard freeze this weekend could shorten the display, threatening vibrant reds oranges and yellows across local areas.
The Ansonia Clock Co produced numerous wall and shelf clocks from 1851 to about 1930. Some pieces now appraise above $1,000, with the item categorized as a classified notice.
Birds of prey were the star attraction at the 17th annual Hawk Watch near Marquette drawing visitors and highlighting ongoing conservation efforts.
Wells Fargo will buy the banking operations of Marquette Bancshares Inc which runs four Cedar Rapids branches. This deal consolidates regional banking assets and expands Wells Fargo presence in Iowa. MONEY, 11B.
Gazette online reports the latest phone poll results for City Council hopefuls. The piece highlights leading candidates, voter sentiment, and potential campaign angles across key districts.
Table of contents style listing shows sections like Deaths Legals and Farm notes. Mentions puzzles crosswords and games with entries for Jumble Crisscross and horoscope. Includes brief listings for films weather money and editorial features.
Gov. Tom Vilsack announced Iowa closed fiscal 2001 with a 59 million deficit instead of a balanced year. Republicans blasted the administration accusing Vilsack of mismanaging finances and misleading lawmakers. The shortfall stemmed from a 50 million swing in corporate income tax accruals and delayed company losses and tax credits.
After September 11, schools saw renewed pledges to the flag but many districts largely dropped daily recitation. Kenwood Elementary keeps the routine with two to three students leading the pledge daily over the PA system. Principal Terry O’Neil notes the pledge’s lasting meaning for students. Iowa lacks a state law mandating daily pledge or anthem. Cedar Rapids schools have no district policy, leaving decisions to individual buildings.
University of Iowa coach Steve Alford enters his third season with high expectations after laying foundations. In a face to face with Gazette writer Jeff Johnson, Alford says year three is the move year with two preseason All-Americans Luke Becker and Reggie Evans and hopes to climb, then sustain progress. Recruiting also has changed, Alford notes.
President Karimov grants permission for 1000 U S troops to use an Uzbek air base to support operations against Afghanistan while restricting land invasion and special forces. Rumsfeld seals deal to provide airfield and facilities for humanitarian and search and rescue missions only.
The newspaper reports on the policy proposal from the Bush team aiming to reduce taxes as part of a broader economic plan.
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