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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1986
Page
2
A Sterling column mocks an Iowa Capitol party in Mingo where 25 House members and others reportedly mingled with two nude dancers. Gov Branstad calls for inquiry while Rep Ed Parker faces fallout amid party critique and partisan implications.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates by carrier or mail are listed with region and term options. Postmaster: address changes to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
Parade announces Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins as its new Food Editors guiding upcoming recipes. The feature promises inspirational, easy, and fun dishes in upcoming issues.
Kalona plans include three new group homes for developmentally disabled adults as part of eight facilities across six counties. The East Iowa story notes construction aims for 1986 timelines with page reference 6A.
Iowa House Democrat Rep. Al Sturgeon apologized for inappropriate conduct at a bachelor party in Mingo. He admitted drinking too much and said his behavior was inappropriate and inexcusable. The episode prompted investigations and ongoing political debate as lawmakers seek to move on.
A high pressure system over Iowa and clear skies pushed statewide and regional overnight lows to new records. Cedar Rapids 22, Waterloo 20, Des Moines 26, Dubuque 25, Burlington 27, Quad Cities 28 tied the area's record lows. 13 states from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast posted similar cold.
Linn Deputy Treasurer Tom Leahy will be appointed Linn County treasurer by the Board of Supervisors effective Monday. He will serve until the November general election and new canvass determines the successor for the remainder of the year and a four year term. Former treasurer James Hennessey resigned after conviction for second offense drunken driving and faces a possible new trial. Leahy, 44, has 14 years as deputy treasurer and currently earns 25816 dollars annually. Stevenson, a candidate for county treasurer, welcomed the appointment and said he can work with Leahy.
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