18 Oct 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2000
Page
1
Karima Wagdy, a 12 year old, asks the Cedar Rapids school district to pull a book she says falsely depicts Muslims. Details, 1B.
Former US football star Matt Bowen transitions from a lackluster Hawkeye squad to the defending Super Bowl champions in a journey highlighted by his notable rise. Manolo Blahnik drew crowds in Beverly Hills during a rare U.S. visit, Accent reports.
Officials indicate the turnaround nearing completion, saying ISU football coach Dan McCarney has an "awfully good" chance of a contract extension. Details, 1C.
Vice President Al Gore accused George W. Bush of aligning with the wealthy while Bush called Gore a big spender. The rivals sparred 90 minutes in a town hall style debate at Washington University in St. Louis, their third encounter in two weeks, as they head toward the November 7 vote. Gore touted Vietnam service and a 30 year marriage, promising to build on record prosperity and cut crime, while Bush argued for limited federal power and a distrust of big government and special interests. Bush faced a measured response on the death penalty when a black voter challenged his record, insisting he was not proud but carrying out duties as Texas governor.
The Ed-Co Schools superintendent recommends firing elementary reading teacher Carol Walthart following a fatal Oct. 1 crash linked to underage drinking that killed four Ed-Co students. Walthart plans to contest the firing with the Iowa State Education Association.
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency may not decide its fate until the board’s December meeting as the Cedar Rapids region weighs whether to dissolve or continue functions. Bluestem vice chairman Don Thomas and planning coordinator Mike Berkshire led a two hour discussion.
Bluestem officials study nine options for waste management without a clear recommendation. Five local disposal approaches include energy from waste, continuing landfills, siting on Hennessey property, expanding Landfill Site No. 2, or making Bluestem a non market participant.
Cedar Rapids considers selling city water to the Poweshiek Water Association potentially pumping up to 1 million gallons daily to Benton County. A Nov. 1 public hearing will review a wholesale service deal as a two mile main extension is built south and east of Atkins. Water rate likely around $1.20 per 1000 gallons.
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