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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2002
Page
1
The Clio Club in Hopkinton celebrates a 100 year milestone with a hats on themed gathering. Details appear on the 1B page. A student at the University of Arizona nursing school fatally shot three professors and then killed himself. More on 2A.
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Linn County auditor Linda Langenberg warns that Iowa 2002 could mirror Florida 2000 with many absentee ballots not yet returned or counted. She notes 6,907 of 18,632 requested ballots in Linn County remain outstanding while races for governor senator and 2nd District congress draw high interest.
The Gazette reports Coolidge Elementary in Cedar Rapids shifted from Halloween to a fall harvest celebration to avoid violent or grotesque costumes. Barb Neff, the school counselor, notes the move reflects broader concerns as teachers seek to balance inclusion with safety and student well being.
State Republicans pulled financial backing and canceled mailings for Karen Balderston after her email attack on opponent’s ethnicity. The district includes Marion, northern Marion Township portions, and parts of Maine. Four Marion Republicans urged voters to back Swati Dandekar, Balderston’s Democratic rival, amid a dispute over a September email to WHAM. PAC. The email was anonymously forwarded to The Gazette and became a matter of political wrangling.
Des Moines reports that the 511 service planned for November 15 remains in development with talks on user fees and service scope. Officials say a national 511 system is being considered but no start date is set, and earlier weather condition reports are misleading while still improving.
James Loy of the TSA criticizes the 300-foot vehicle inspection rule around terminals as a top "stupid rule" reviewed for elimination. The policy, adopted after 9 11, requires inspections for all vehicles entering a 300 foot radius of the terminal.
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