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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1990
Page
2
Jack Ferring of Cedar Rapids scrapped a funeral for his 1974 Oldsmobile Ol' Red after a friend offered to drive the car to California and back to raise funds for the Linn County chapter of the American Cancer Society.
University of Iowa geneticist Dr Val Sheffield says federal approval of two gene therapies marks a milestone. He argues medicine is ready to adopt gene therapy where drugs have worked. The expert frames gene therapy as a new path for treatment.
Cedar Rapids dedicates an $8.8 million 925 space Fourth Avenue SE Parkade with free parking through Saturday. City and business leaders highlight the ramp funded by the Self-Supporting Municipal Improvements District and announce 25 cent parking meter and bus tokens for downtown customers.
A lighthearted cartoon caption about a ski instructor in Kansas facing a misaligned career path and unexpected weather on the slopes. The joke hinges on the incongruity of snow sports in a land known for flat terrain.
The Cedar River reached major heights drawing crowds along Ellis Boulevard NW. Residents flocked to view the flood, feeding ducks and watching water flood Otis Road SE near Van Vechten Park. Parks Director David Holstad expects limited damage but will assess once waters recede.
Cedar Rapids officials remained confident flood controls would keep most areas dry as the Cedar River rose to 14.56 feet, about 1.5 feet above flood stage, with predictions fluctuating. Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock said homes and businesses should stay dry even near 15 feet, noting relief from 25 years ago when 14 feet would prompt widespread sandbagging. City Hall basement seepage caused minor concerns, but most of the city continued normal operations as river crested.
Iraqi tanks moved into Kuwait City as invasion escalated after dawn attacks. Western diplomats report about 350 tanks entering Kuwait, with residents sheltered indoors. The White House condemned the invasion and urged immediate Iraqi withdrawal while calling for a U.N. Security Council emergency session.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Mick Lura received a 10 day unpaid suspension after admitting use of a state computer during work for participation in a fantasy baseball league. The action aims to project a squeaky clean image and new management style within state gaming regulation.
The 1990 farm bill cleared a hurdle as the House approved the measure 327 to 91 and sent it to conference with the Senate. Critics won minor concessions including stricter limits on earnings from subsidy programs. Rep. Dave Nagle of Iowa opposed the bill.
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