Social Security warnings urge public discussion in Cedar Rapids
Gazette senior editor Kenneth Apfel warns the Social Security system faces long term funding risks as baby boomers retire. He joins Sen. Grassley and others at a 7 p.m. town meeting at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to discuss nonpartisan reforms to safeguard solvency and ensure future payments.
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Three Teens to Be Tried as Adults in Cedar Rapids Assault
Three juveniles aged 16 and 17 will be tried as adults for an assault that left Christopher Koch with head injuries. They are charged with willful injury after punching and kicking Koch near First Avenue and 19th Street NE. Koch, 25, was hospitalized in fair condition at Mercy Medical Center.
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Fifth St
Coralville
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10Th St
10Th Street
Roger Merta
Westdale Dr
Second Street
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C St
C Street
Robert D. Sykes
Fifth Ave
Shondra Ellis
History Center reaches preliminary funding goal
The History Center reports $2.3 million raised toward its expansion and anticipates a June 1999 grand opening at the old Rapids Chevrolet building in Cedar Rapids. A $60,000 gift from Toyota Financial Services aided the effort, with a $500,000 Hall-Perrine Foundation challenge grant contingent on June 30, and plans to move in early next year.
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Ex-U of doctor backs autopsy notes destruction in JFK case
Retired University of Iowa pathologist Earl Rose says he does not criticize Dr. James Humes for destroying his notes and a first autopsy draft. A 1996 deposition shows Humes burned papers stained with Kennedy blood to spare the family and avoid a spectacle, Rose stating no information was lost and praising Humes as a fine man.
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Dentists testify on bite marks in Mercedes case
Dr. Rhys Jones of Cedar Rapids, using Dailey’s technique, identifies bite marks on Mercedes as O'Geary’s. Julia Luna, O'Geary’s ex girlfriend, recalls his admission of biting with teeth. Detectives note O'Geary's Jan. 5 statement detailing illness, a fall, a fever and a reported ankle bite.
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Cedar Rapids
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O’geary
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Mercedes
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Dorsey concert tapes eyed for public release at last
Steve Hall’s film archive holds about 80 percent of Dorsey era reels re recorded with many awaiting public viewing. David notes the thrill of discovering contents on a 400 foot reel and hopes to uncover the kiss scene. A Cedar Rapids Police Ball Sinatra rumor stirs interest among subscribers. Dave Rasdal’s column runs Tuesday Friday and Sunday in The Gazette.
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Community updates and crime notices in Eastern Iowa
Daily Notebook lists polls and discussion topics then details meetings including Marion Civil Service Commission Cedar Rapids City Council and Linn County sessions. It reports events from Old Creamery Theatre productions to cemetery exhibit and police charges including drunken driving and assault cases.
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