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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1994
Page
9
Local listings cover meetings in Marion and Cedar Rapids, cultural events at Coe College and Luther College, a panel on civil rights, a venereal disease clinic, a recycling truck event at Hy Vee, and CITYLINE Lottery numbers plus a $4 million jackpot.
Vital statistics notes births listed for April in Mount Vernon Norwalk and surrounding areas. Drunken driving charges include Gary Hutson Chad Quaas Jack Peacock Jr Jodi Staszak with arrest times and locations. Fire call reported Monday at 2 14 p m for a structure fire on 28th Ave SW.
The Iowa legislature ended loss limits at Indian casinos, triggering immediate gains. Mesquaki Bingo and Casino near Tama reports higher action with new $100 and $875 max bets on various games while slot bets remain at $3. Managers predict profits to rise 8 to 10 percent in six to twelve months.
The Takacs String Quartet premiered Bright Chengs Tibetan inspired work at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Cheng a former Bernstein collaborator and Seattle Symphony resident composer explained the piece before a performance that moved from misty stillness to a frenzied climax ending in a quiet elegy. Also on the program were Mozart and Beethoven quartets performed with Amati instruments from the Corcoran Gallery.
Guttenberg Police Chief Mike Burke faces an unresolved future as Mayor Red Block holds hiring and firing authority. The council deferred action on stripping Block of hiring power, leaving Burke’s status to Block with possible city attorney input. Burke declined a Perry chief job and vowed to fight for his Guttenberg position as Block had said he would not renew Burke’s contract when it ends July 9.
Nancy Merryman notes day care should supplement families not replace them while Mundh outlines a balanced, activity rich program including language, storytelling, and recreation. About one third of participants have disabilities but are integrated with peers as Head Start expansion is planned. Reunion events invite former staff and community to tour, view photos, and visit Mr. Mercy and clowns.
DNA tests tie blood stains and bodily fluids to Rick Forsyth and Martina Napodano, while Jolene Forsyth's intimate partner Mark Napodiano is linked to a sperm match. FBI analysis calls results supportive but not absolute, as jurors weigh competing interpretations and testimony continues.
Cedar Rapids police estimate about 20 women work as prostitutes at any time. The vice chief says the $1 million underground revenue links to the drug trade, with dealers often near or within the prostitution milieu. Some use newspaper ads while others rely on established clients, and Cedar Rapids has no streetwalking districts.
Monday's three week operation led to charges against many people including Bill Hanna Anthony Satariano Mark Gruca Terry West Harold Bathke Jr Larry Topinka Roger Hanson Hai Tran Doug Ellyson Richard Wilson Jr Tom Fye Angie Lint Kevin Kuch Greg Johnson Michael Azinger Scott Dolley John Albaugh Joseph Brnzen George Decker John Rubalcava John Scriven Larry McGinty John Gehrke Thad Nellis Donald Woods James Hanson. Prostitution carries up to two years and a 5000 fine. Mellgren estimates about 80 dollars per act creating around 1 million yearly revenue if 20 prostitutes perform two acts daily. Money is often not in large bank accounts. Customers span all walks of life. Further names will be published as available.
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