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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1995
Page
1
Ryan Abrams who loved to give of himself continued his legacy as his parents donated his organs for transplant. The piece notes community impact and family tribute in a 7A story.
In Cedar Rapids at 5230 Harriet Ave NW, 13 year old Brandon Hugenel shot 12 year old Ryan Abrams through a window with a .22 rifle bought from a classmate. Ryan died next morning after organ donation. Brandon faced juvenile court charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Brief items note progress on the Iowa Communications Network linking 474 sites, ongoing church recovery after the Oklahoma bombing, Madge Phillips Center shelter opening preparations, a franchising law bill sent to Gov Branstad, a Drake Relays 3200 meter relay highlight, and 4000 Cedar Rapids participants in WalkAmerica.
Federal appeals court blocks EPA mandate requiring ethanol in smog city fuels, sparking reaction from Iowa politicians and farmers. Judges stay the program pending case as industry leaders warn of lost demand for 1.5 billion bushels of corn and price impacts. Leaders vow appeals and continued push to expand ethanol.
Iowa State University botany professor Lois Tiffany says the morel season hinges on temperatures rising into the 70s after a cool spell. Peak picking usually in late April to early May, with southern Iowa already harvesting. guidance offered on foraging ethics and sample submission for identification.
Federal officials seek Arizona plate LZC646 tied to Timothy McVeigh after a videotape shows a second vehicle with the plate prior to the bombing. Investigators theorize the Ryder truck and the unknown car helped McVeigh escape. authorities question a Santa Monica man amid ongoing probe as the death toll rises to 118 with 15 children dead. Subpoenas issued to Ed Paulsen family in Wisconsin over a business card found in a police car connected to the case.
Four sets of newborn twins were recorded at St Luke's Hospital over a 24 hour span among 19 births. Parents Christine and Tenny Hinshaw of Brandon welcomed Kathryn and Nathaniel, Craig and Patti Vandeventer of Alburnett welcomed Kyle and Kacie, Paul and Nancy Bruns of Robins welcomed Lindsey and Courtney, and Michael and Jill Koch of Cedar Rapids welcomed Miranda and Vaughn. Two sets stayed in regular nursery. two sets in NICU with stable progress.
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