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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1997
Page
7
A 16-year-old boy armed with a gun held police at bay for four hours at a home in the 5600 block of Briarwood Avenue SW Cedar Rapids. Police used a Special Response Team and negotiators before the youth surrendered at 9:40 p.m. and was taken to St Luke's Hospital for evaluation.
Wapello man Ray Campbell, 24, was found guilty by U.S. District Judge Edward McManus on charges of possession with intent to distribute and aiding and abetting, conspiracy, and use of a firearm in relation to drug offenses. Evidence including 5 ounces of amphetamine and firearms were seized from a Cedar Rapids motel during February 1996 searches. Campbell faces up to 25 years total plus fines, with mandatory five years on the gun charge running consecutively.
Absentee ballots for the May 6 Hiawatha Aquatic Center 2.1 million bond issue are at the Linn County Auditor's Office 930 First St. SW. Voters must submit a written request with name address Social Security number election name and signature. ballots mailed or in person voting at the office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon–Fri. For details call 398-3485.
Linn County earns an $8 975 Certified Local Government grant administered by the National Park Service via the State Historical Society of Iowa. The funds support National Register evaluation of 22 archaeological sites and 27 rural architectural sites linked to the county s Early Settlement Era.
The NTSB report rules out mechanical failure in the Sept 4 crash near North Liberty. Pilot Bill Kimble 45 of Iowa City died. passenger Jim Neagle 53 of Cedar Rapids injured. The kit plane belonged to Green Castle Aero Club of North Liberty.
Grady 22 of Monona appeared in Dane County Court on first degree homicide after confessing to killing Emma Bacon 20 and mutilating her body with a buck knife after purchasing the knife and sledge hammer earlier in Madison. Prosecutors say he planned the crime though officials believe he is not legally insane.
University of Iowa psychiatrist Dr William Coryell discusses manic mood now termed bipolar affective disorder and its treatment. He notes mania can impair judgment, lead to hospitalization, and that lithium and other drugs are common therapies.
Residents pressed for a 10 mph drop to 35 mph along Club Road from the Linn Johnson line to near Perry Street after two children were killed by a speeding motorist. County officials say the change won t cure reckless driving but will show listening.
Amtrak supporters, led by Richard Welch, push for restoring scheduled rail service to Cedar Rapids after 26 years. Talks with Amtrak and Union Pacific focus on a new Chicago to Portland route funded by mail and express revenue, with funding and track access key issues.
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