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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1998
Page
11
Daily notebook invites readers to call CITYLINE and enter category 1111 to answer today’s poll. It asks voters how they would vote in a hypothetical governor election between Lightfoot and Vilsack, noting a non scientific sampling and referencing yesterday’s Princess Diana question without providing results.
Iowa online talk forum asks readers to weigh in on topics such as Cedar Rapids deer bowhunt plans gambling and bankruptcy links and whether President Clinton lied or obstructed justice warrants impeachment by public vote readers share views and evidence.
A dense list of local government meetings neighborhoods and events for Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding areas. Includes city council informal sessions planning commissions and zoning meetings plus a Marion Big Band concert and Old Creamery Theatre performances. Also notes a GOP governor candidate reception and local recycling and health clinic offerings.
The bulletin lists several Iowa and Illinois lottery draws including Cash Game values with a $4.3 million jackpot, pick 3 and pick 4 results for midday and evening sessions, Little Lotto, and Cash 4 Life. It notes numbers available via CITYLINE at 363 7000 or 937 7000, category 2900.
Vital Statistics columns report Aug 9 and Aug 10 births at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals. Diane and Rick Jamrok welcomed a daughter in Hiawatha. Dana and Mike Ralls welcomed a son in Cedar Rapids area. Lindsy and Brian Etten welcomed a daughter in Anamosa. Lori Lewis and Stevie Barrett welcomed a daughter in Cedar Rapids area. Jody and Mark Peterson welcomed a daughter in northwest area.
The Gazette lists recent incidents collected from public safety agencies in Eastern Iowa including fires at 1635 Parktowne Lane NE and 171 Jacelyn Dr NW, a vehicle fire on Williams Boulevard SW, a natural gas line break on Ellis Blvd NE, and a spill on 139 32nd St NE. More entries occur through the weekend with times and locations provided. Charges are subject to review by county attorneys' offices.
In Iowa City a weekend autopsy identified the deceased as a person of undetermined identity, with gender and approximate age established. Investigators stressed the missing crucial detail is the victim’s identity while Special Agent Rick Benson emphasized its importance.
The Division of Criminal Investigation reports a man in his 40s or 50s, about six feet tall, was found shot and burned near Wapsi Avenue and American Legion Road, with autopsy in Rockford. Investigators await time of death, race, and toxicology results while dental records and fingerprints seek identification.
Four young ospreys arrived at Macbride three weeks ago and only one took a first flight on Monday as director Jadeane Cancilla notes the birds are tentative. The project aims to establish osprey in Iowa, with birds to migrate to Central America by September and return by 2001, while advising boaters to give space during learning.
DNR officials shut the fish kill investigation along a four mile North Fork stretch in Winneshiek County after failing to identify a cause. Ammonia tests were normal and heavy weekend rains may have diluted contaminants. Officials noted only sporadic smallmouth bass presence and said no formal fish count will occur without new information. Other weekend kills were reported near Bankston Dyersville and in Carroll County.
PERB rejected counting 48 challenged ballots in the SEIU vote at University Hospitals. The 922 to 810 tally in late July stands, as the board upheld a rule that challenged ballots not affecting outcome need not be counted. The Regents sought the count but will proceed to contract talks with union leaders.
Thieves ripped a floor anchored ATM from Templeton Savings Bank hours before 4 a.m. They dragged the 400 pound machine across the floor to the street and onto a vehicle. The machine was worth over $12 000 though cash inside was not disclosed. Templeton lies about 65 miles northeast of Council Bluffs.
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