University probe focuses on Lambda Chi Alpha after death
The University of Iowa will investigate the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and individuals after transfer student Matthew Garofalo died with a blood alcohol level of 0.188. Garofalo choked on vomit while intoxicated. police ruled out foul play. Chapter activities remain suspended as authorities continue their inquiry.
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House GOP outlines Medicare reform blueprint
The plan would raise out-of-pocket costs and sharply cut government payments to providers to keep Medicare solvent. Affluent beneficiaries would face higher premiums while most recipients would pay about 90 dollars monthly by 2002, up from 46.10. The approach relies on shifting beneficiaries into managed care to achieve billions in savings over seven years.
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Medicare plan outlines premium and savings shifts
The plan would raise the average Medicare premium to about $90 a month by 2002 from $46, with higher increases for advanced earners. It keeps the $100 deductible and 20 percent co payment while offering options like traditional fee for service, HMOs, and savings accounts. Savings arise from caps on hospital and provider payments and narrower doctor choice under some plans.
Landfill Cardboard Ban Moves Ahead in Linn County
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency bans corrugated cardboard disposal at its two Linn County landfills with an April 1 start for businesses and a later residential rollout. Options include curbside recycling or one or two permanent drop-off sites in Cedar Rapids, as Marion weighs a replacement for weekly truck collection. Public and private recycling outlets currently exist.
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Landfill Cardboard Ban Expands to Businesses in April
Officials announce a landfill ban on corrugated cardboard starting April 1 for businesses with a residential limit likely six months later. If alternatives are not ready, the ban may be delayed, possibly creating one or two permanent drop‑off sites in the Cedar Rapids area.
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Decline of Local Pumpkins Spurs Scarcer Harvests
The fall pumpkin crop faces a rough year due to a cool wet spring and hot dry summer causing insect pressure and vine stress. Growers from Iowa to Ohio report limited yields with some fields reduced to 40 percent. prices may rise as wholesalers and retailers await late September arrivals.
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NATO Halts Airstrikes After Bosnia Weapons Withdrawal
The UN says NATO airstrikes pause for three days after Bosnian Serb leaders sign a deal to withdraw heavy weapons from a 20 kilometer exclusion zone around Sarajevo. Strikes resume if weapons are not withdrawn. aid convoys and airport reopenings are planned during the suspension.
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Trucker father charged in head injury case of infant
The parents of a baby treated for severe head injuries while traveling with the trucker father have been charged with child endangerment. Details on 1B.
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