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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1998
Page
1
Spring awakens the classic riding scene as a Harley ridden by Iowa City resident Mike Myers emerges from winter rest to cruise Eastern Iowa. The Ramblin' column on page 1B covers details of the season's motorcycle activity and local riders.
Moses Tanui of Kenya won the men's race and Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia captured the women's event for the second straight time. David Culver of Iowa City led the Iowan finishers. Details on 1D, 3D.
Former Cedar Rapids Parks Director Dave Kramer could resume the post he held from 1982 to 1985 pending City Council approval. The item appears on the agenda under detail 1B and outlines terms, responsibilities, and potential impact on city parks services.
Collectors may find reasonably priced items at estate auctions including pieces by known artists. Details appear in Accent 2C.
Cedar Rapids Prairie 189 pound state champion Trent Hynek will attend the University of Northern Iowa memilih UNI over Iowa State and the University of Iowa. Details on 1D.
An annual study reports passengers growing more irritated by airline treatment with flight trouble cited as the main complaint. Details on 4D.
Area students produced essays and posters on the Celebrate Earth Day Every Day theme to build environmental awareness. Winners announced in Wednesday's Gazette with recognition for top entries.
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Brad Gorman resigned effective July 5 after seven contentious years marked by labor disputes. Public Safety Commissioner Nancy Evans called it a mutual decision saying the department is in a good place. Union president Rick Scofield and spokesman Dave Koch expressed surprise and noted shifting relations despite recent contract agreements.
A Chicago civil jury found that leading anti abortion groups violated federal racketeering laws by directing protesters to employ threats and intimidation to shutter two clinics in Delaware and Wisconsin. The ruling may enable similar RICO suits against about a thousand abortion facilities nationwide.
Cedar Rapids attorney Raymond Stefani, 68, felt jaw pain and chest tightness in Johnson County District Court while defending a malpractice case. Dr. Mark Tyler urged prompt medical care. Stefani was taken home to recover as Judge L. Vern Robinson declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial.
Thomas and Joseph Hoyt of Liebke Hoyt Jewelry Store were fined and placed on probation in federal court on tax and money laundering charges. Thomas Hoyt received four months in a community corrections center and three years probation. Joseph Hoyt one year probation. The corporation faced a $200,000 fine and two years probation with additional excise tax liabilities.
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