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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2001
Page
1
The Iowa women's basketball star Lindsey Meder, in her senior season, seeks to lead the Hawkeyes to another Big Ten championship amid a competitive conference slate. The report notes her leadership role and expected impact on the team’s pursuit of a title.
Rockwell Collins plans to cut 470 Cedar Rapids positions and 60 in other Iowa facilities as part of 1640 U.S. job reductions by Dec. 31. Second quarter actions will add 475 Cedar Rapids cuts and 135 in other Iowa facilities. severance offered.
By year end 470 Cedar Rapids positions would be cut along with 60 in other Iowa facilities. From January to March 475 Cedar Rapids jobs and 135 in other Iowa facilities would be eliminated. Companywide reductions total 1,640 by December and 890 more from January through March.
A 35 year old Florida employer tested positive for anthrax, prompting Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack to order heightened security for all Iowa anthrax samples. Officials said no public health threat exists, while the Florida site is the Boca Raton headquarters of American Media.
A U.S. official warns that water resources are at risk and calls for securing GOVNET while addressing terrorism threats. Grassley cautions Iowans not to dismiss the danger and highlights the need for vigilance and readiness.
The Pentagon plans 5000-pound laser-guided bunker-busters as part of air strikes on Taliban targets near Kandahar and Kabul. Officials say leadership nodes in underground bunkers may be hit while probing for ground operation momentum. Reports note Omar’s relatives killed in Kandahar strikes.
The Vision Iowa Board will allocate an additional 35 million from a strong bond sale, allowing two to three more projects after 180 million already pledged. Cedar Rapids and other cities expect funds for culture venues, museums, and attractions, with final approval set for November 14 in Cedar Rapids.
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