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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2001
Page
7
Don Gatewood recalls a two a.m. alarm as his 3 year old granddaughter Brittany wakes him to a burning fan at 1616 Fourth St NW. He grabs the device and blows out the flames, crediting Brittany for the quick action that prevented disaster.
A house at 1721 D St SW caught fire late Monday. Heavy smoke poured from the roof but no one was home and there were no injuries. D Street was closed for almost two hours. Red Cross assisted the resident. cause and damages were not available. Fire officials expect a quick extinguish.
West Union residents vote today on a 1.3 million debt to replace a 36 year old pool. Polls run noon to 8 p.m. at the Fayette County Courthouse Assembly Room. A 60 percent approval is needed. a typical home with 100 000 assessed value could see about 168 more annually in taxes.
Biologists warn the Higgins eye mussel faces imminent extinction due to zebra mussels in the Mississippi River. Iowa DNR biologist Scott Gritters calls the species a catastrophe as water clarity improves for some fish but wipes out 44 other mussel species. Recovery efforts include relocation of 200 mussels in Cassville slough and hatchery trials in Genoa, Wisconsin, with public briefings held in Dubuque and Prairie du Chien locales.
Cedar Rapids residents report six shots fired at a woman's car in the 1200 block of 15th Street SE. No injuries reported. Investigators describe four male suspects in a green four door vehicle, possibly a Dodge Intrepid. Local officials consider adding on site managers or permanent security and coordinate with police. Call Cedar Rapids Police with information at 286-5348.
The article profiles Rose of Louisville and the 1985 founded Low in Spirits Anonymous. It describes depression, daylight saving mood swings, and the impact of perfectionism. Rose discusses self change, recovery milestones, and the role of a 12 step approach to improving well being.
Anonymous hosts a Saturday retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p m at Prairiewoods Franciscan Center 120 East Boyson Road Hiawatha. No charge but a 50 donation is welcome Reservations info Rose Cedar Rapids 319 393 3582 or Laurie Iowa City 319 466 4669 Rose shares how the program helped her cope with trauma and how tools like journaling and the law of threes keep negativity at bay The feature notes this is her third annual retreat and includes speakers discussions and quiet time.
Central City School District board approves release and settlement with Superintendent David Hoyt ending his two year contract at end of June. Hoyt after 35 years in public education will retire and pursue business opportunities. District had faced a petition for a state audit, which auditors have not begun. An independent audit found no fund discrepancies.
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