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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2000
Page
1
A guide to the season's most popular Halloween costumes for children and adults. Trends highlight spooky classics, pop culture characters, and family group looks, with tips on comfort and safety for trick-or-treating.
Iowa City officials discuss potential discipline for Associate District Judge Stephen C. Gerard II due to a personal relationship with Assistant Johnson County Attorney Angela Boeke. Boeke resigned in August with effective date November 10 as officials weigh possible Judicial Qualifications Commission action.
Benton County districts like Belle Plaine Benton Community Center Point Urbana College Community Vinton Shellsburg and Union show at least ten more students per district for 2000 01. Benton Community reports 1663 students up from 1652 as growth tests planning for new buildings and funding. Center Point Urbana expects 358 more by 2010 with a new elementary school already busy. Superintendent Richard Whitehead notes historic consolidation in 1993 and supports continued collaboration.
The AP analysis shows George W. Bush with a small edge in electoral votes with many states still competitive. Bill Clinton and Ralph Nader act as wild cards as analysts in 24 battleground states weigh outcomes ten days before the election. Bush leads in 25 states totaling 214 electoral votes, indicating a tight national contest.
Daylight saving time ends and standard time resumes at 2 a.m. today. Clocks move back one hour, returning to standard time for the fall and winter months.
In Bernie Witty's class at Tipton High School, Bob Simpson discussed his bid to unseat 24 year incumbent Jim Leach. Simpson stresses reconnecting with Lowans while Leach defends his home district presence and Washington work. The exchange highlights campaign themes for the 1st Congressional District race.
U S Representative Jim Leach answered a student question during a session with Ron Ritchie's Senior Government class at Linn-Mar High School. The First District includes Cedar Rapids Clinton Johnson Jones Linn Louisa Muscatine and Scott counties.
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