Two Olympic upsets bring U.S. gold at Sydney
Rulon Gardner defeated three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin of Russia, delivering a major U.S. victory in wrestling. The U.S. baseball team beat Cuba to claim gold, highlighted by strong team play and clutch moments.
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State household income growth ranks second to Rhode Island
The state's household income growth was the second fastest in the nation, trailing only Rhode Island. Details, section 6B.
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Iowa Hawks Add Wrestling Teammate to Heavyweight Hopes
University of Iowa defensive tackle Colin Cole, already a standout in football, pursues a second sport by trying wrestling to fill the heavyweight gap. The move reflects the program’s search for added strength and versatility.
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Cedar Rapids home in historic district barred from vinyl siding
A Cedar Rapids home in a new historic district is barred from vinyl siding under the council rule. Owners warn they may let the property deteriorate rather than comply.
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J.C. Game Scheduled On Rosh Hashanah Sparks Debate
Jewish leaders say scheduling the City High and West High football game on Rosh Hashanah is insensitive. The issue centers on clash with religious observance and community impact as details remain limited in this brief.
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Local leaders honor dogs in National Dog Week feature
Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey joins community figures to discuss their canine companions in Friday's Gazette, highlighting pets and profiles from local residents and officials.
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Cedar Rapids and Coralville discuss Iowa Child rain forest project
Cedar Rapids officials and business leaders meet Friday to decide on pursuing the $280 million Iowa Child project including a five acre site with a rain forest aquarium and school. Coralville officials say collaboration rather than competition guides moves toward a state supported project across 1 380.
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Dynamic pricing unmasked in Amazon DVD study
The Washington Post notes Amazon tested dynamic pricing by charging different DVD prices to shoppers. A user observed Titus rise from 24.49 to 26.24, then drop to 22.74 after removing cookies. Analysts say Amazon gauges loyal customers willingness to pay and learns from it.
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Cedar Rapids teachers push plan to raise pay locally
Cedar Rapids Education Association moves to craft a local pay hike linking state aid to district needs. The plan would raise starting salaries to 30000 within two years and add a voluntary performance based pay option, amid broader Iowa and Midwest salary comparisons.
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Cedar Rapids sends liaison to Europe for McCloy Fellowship
The Cedar Rapids neighborhood liaison Sandi Dennis will miss a month in Germany under the John J. McCloy Fellowship. The American Council on Germany sponsors four U S staffers yearly to tour German cities and study local government and culture. Dennis continues her $40 580.80 annual salary while abroad. the trip is on her work schedule, not vacation.
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