Razor sharp Rasdal column stirs roads and Prohibition lore
Today columnist Dave Rasdal writes of a concise motorist, funny intersections and a Prohibition era tale behind a road name. The Cedar Rapids mayor critiques her foe's public service record. Ex North Linn teacher Bernard Rowland faces trial on charges of giving students pot and alcohol. A pioneer warns lymph node removal may not always be necessary in breast surgery. Cael Sanderson of Iowa State will skip this year’s World Championships to focus on college wrestling. Yankees defeat Mariners 12 3 to clinch AL pennant and advance to World Series.
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Sigourney Mayor Credits Youth Focus for Growth
Sigourney Mayor John Ballensky says the town’s growth hinges on thinking young and engaging youth in community plans. He argues fresh ideas from younger residents drive development and attract new families to the county seat.
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Anthrax deaths toll rises among postal workers in DC area
Two postal workers are dead and two more hospitalized after suspected anthrax exposure at a facility serving Washington DC. CDC urges antibiotics for about 2,000 workers at 36 local post offices. Capitol offices stay closed as Congress weighs next steps and potential test findings raise concern of contamination in the Capitol complex.
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U.S. jets hit Taliban front lines amid renewed clashes
Reports say four U.S. jets attacked Taliban positions as fighting persists. In Washington, Congress moves swiftly to authorize wartime funding and bond issuance, while agencies push for broader terrorism information sharing. Pakistan maintains border closures for Afghan refugees despite calls for relief. New York enrolls over 300 new firefighters to replace losses after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Gov Vilsack, GOP compromise on Iowa budget sparing K-12
Gov Tom Vilsack and Republican leaders agreed to restore about 3 million of the 4.3 percent across the board cuts for public safety and defense but planned more talks on shielding K-12 schools. He announced a special session Nov 8 to address fiscal 2002 budget decisions as lawmakers suspend study panels and limit daily expenses.
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Iowa City man convicted of two counts murder in Creston and Belton deaths
Jonathan Memmer, 26, was found guilty Monday of two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Laura Watson-Dalton, 29, of Creston, and Maria Lehner, 27, of Belton Missouri. He faces a life sentence. Families expressed relief and gratitude to the jury as verdicts were read.
Victims Lehner and Watson-Dalton in Iowa City case
Lehner a 27 year old environmental coordinator from Belton Missouri and Watson-Dalton a 29 year old Creston paramedic from Omaha Nebraska are tied to Iowa City with business trips and a brief 1996 residence. Both were in town in March 1999 for short visits and military reserve ties.
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Cedar Rapids Airport mulls cuts as travel declines
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission considers spending reductions amid a drop in air travel since September 11. With passenger loads at about 60 percent, revenues could fall 20 to 40 percent, delaying $6.2 million in 2002 and $10.5 million in 2003 capital projects while cutting staffing, travel, and overtime.
Cedar Rapids Airport Plans Contingency for Revenue Drop
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission weighs a plan to cut 20 to 40 percent of revenue after the Sept 11 attacks. Proposed changes include deferring $6.2 million in 2002 projects and $10.5 million in 2003, raising the passenger facilities charge, boosting parking and rental car rates, increasing farmland rents, and lifting airline landing fees.
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