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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2002
Page
1
Amber Willis died before her mother could buy the car she dreamed of. Friends and family created a memorial dream car to hold her ashes, honoring her memory as the project completed.
Young and old gather at the Delaware Speedway for Saturday night go kart racing. Participants range from five years old to beyond retirement age as they toy around the track in small vehicles.
President Bush unveiled a National Security Strategy advocating pre emptive action against emerging terrorist threats and rogue states. He argued that the United States cannot rely solely on deterrence and will act to stop threats before they are fully formed. The plan marks a shift from Cold War deterrence to a strike first approach amid pressure over Iraq.
Family members from California Seattle and Washington DC attended the dedication for Viola Gibson Elementary School at 6101 Gibson Dr NE Cedar Rapids. Viola Gibson a longtime resident and civil rights activist died in 1989 at 83. Will Gibson said the event felt dreamlike and the church she preached at is now Ushers Ferry Historic Village. About 25 Gibson family members joined the ceremony marking the first Cedar Rapids school named for an African American and a woman.
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency has taken little action on a 565 acre site near Viola for a landfill. The September board meeting was canceled as executive committee weighs next steps with a landfill push and possible transfer station plan.
The Associated Press reports Iowa state universities faced cuts of 42 million dollars while athletic departments received more from general funds. Kirk Ferentz at the UI saw a 53 percent pay raise as facilities at ISU and UI expanded. Regents urge restraint amid rising costs.
A 10A feature dives into how major state universities allocate funds for athletics. It examines revenue streams, expense categories, and the impact on academic programs. It highlights notable differences among institutions and raises questions about funding fairness and oversight.
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