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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1992
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids City Council on Wednesday began loosening restrictions on outside activities of Building Department employees hoping to broaden permitted side jobs. Details on page 1B.
Lonnie Boniface and her husband Jim, a Persian Gulf War veteran, endure hardship from a mysterious illness and a baby hospitalized for a breathing problem. Page 1B reference.
The Iowa House voted 55 44 Wednesday to defeat legislation that would have added sexual orientation to protected classes under Iowa civil rights law. Details on page 4B.
The State Board of Regents approved by a 6-3 vote on Wednesday to eliminate the University of Iowa dental hygiene program. Details appear on page 8B.
Cedar Rapids Prairie Principal Ken Steine wrestled senior Matt Hatcher a state champion before an all-school assembly. The match was Steine answer to Prairie capturing its third consecutive Metro Sportsmanship award. Details on page 10.
The University of Iowa will exhibit over 250 pieces from its Stanley Collection of African Art spanning 14 centuries. The display, featured in the Gazette weekend edition, showcases the university's premier collection to the public.
Linn County jurors acquitted Troy Mure, 26, of two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the Adel massacre case. The defense argued the accomplice law did not apply as the gunman was another person. The four Des Moines men were accused of planning a rural Adel robbery targeting two kilos of cocaine worth about 70 000 dollars.
Joe Wayne Love 39, previously jailed for beating his live-in girlfriend Cathy White, is charged with first degree murder after a confrontation outside 1553 Washington Ave SE that left Cecil Cunningham 53 dead. Police say Cunningham and Love argued over White. Cunningham was stabbed. Neighbors observed the scene from porches as the dispute escalated.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urged that healthy term infants be placed on their backs or sides to sleep, not on the stomach, citing studies linking prone sleeping to SIDS. The report, released in New York, notes SIDS remains a leading cause of death in infants under one year, with a peak around 2 to 3 months old.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Maquoketa's 11 pm curfew for under 18s unconstitutional, overturning convictions and fines for Becki Russell and Jennifer Campbell. The decision cited overbroad language and potential selective enforcement, prompting plans to redraw with clearer exemptions and safeguards.
The Tax Foundation reports Iowa reaches Tax Freedom Day on April 26 1992 and nationally May 5 1992 due to higher taxes and slower income growth from the recession. State variation shows New York May 23 and South Dakota April 13.
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