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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1998
Page
1
C R Prairie High School readies its electric car for the Iowa Electrathon race. John Hughes leads the team as preparations accelerate.
The Linn-Mar panel defends its boundary decisions as an official OK nears, prompting questions about process fairness. The report notes comments from insiders about Ricky Davis preparing for the NBA draft instead of attending classes.
Hawkeye Labor Council votes align with an anti-tax group in a clash over a local option tax. C.R.'s Pham Quang Tam criticizes U S policy on Vietnam learning from French experience. Polo revisits classic styles for spring clothing in Accent.
In Friday’s Gazette outdoor section the turkey story notes birds ignore calling attempts and gobble in response. The piece plays with rustic humor as writers describe turkeys resisting human decoys in a light local tone.
Stephen Keyes, 28, convicted of setting the fire that killed his wife and son in 1996, says not testifying was a major mistake. He maintains innocence, denying involvement and arguing he does not know how the fire started. Keyes is serving two life terms in Fort Madison.
LaSalle Foundation reports a 12 month campaign raising 6.6 million toward Xavier High School near Ushers Ferry Road. Construction proceeds on schedule with a 15.7 million project funded by tax exempt bonds and gifts honoring deceased church figures and alumni. The school opens in fall.
The Everest 98 Environmental Expedition including Dr. Chuck Huss of Iowa City reached Camp 3 at 23 500 feet. Matt Gaumer reports from base camp that three climbers had previously reached Camp 3 and are resting while others plan a return to base camp for seven to 10 days before advancing toward the summit.
The Gazette will report daily from Mount Everest as Dr. Chuck Huss pushes toward the summit in early May weather and satellite links permitting. The piece details Huss journey and what lies ahead, with online reports, audio from Matt Gaumer, and a photo tour. Gaumer and staff removed 70 pounds of trash from Camp 2 at 21,000 feet, including fuel canisters and medical waste.
The recall covers more than 282000 pounds produced April 14 at IBP Inc in Joslin Illinois and shipped nationwide. States receiving the product include Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin. No illnesses reported. Hy Vee Marion case involved fully cooked meat returned to IBP.
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