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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1986
Page
4
Center Point police officer Barbara Roorda seeks return to her post as Mayor Tom Neenan vows reinstatement at earliest moment. The City Council defied the mayor Tuesday night, refusing to back firing Roorda.
Iowa Lottery announces a new instant game named 7-11-21. Prizes total over 7 million dollars with a top prize of 21000. Odds are one in 4.68 to win, and players scratch three numbers then add to total 7 11 or 21 to win. Entries include a jackpot show drawing for non winning tickets. The game launches today at the State Fair.
A study presented to the Iowa Lottery Board finds low income Iowans do not play more often. Data show 26 percent of players earn under 10 000, while 25 000 to 50 000 earn nearly 28 percent of players. The report notes 58 percent of players are men and younger than 30 plus over 65 play less.
The 16 year old Cedar Rapids skateboarder pictured on page 1A was Lance Hanson. The Gazette corrects incorrect captions and will publish clarifications when reports mislead. Readers may call 398 8313 to relay complaints about accuracy and fairness.
Local schools prepare to teach sixth to eighth graders skills beyond drug prevention. Joyce Phelps of Quest Center leads the program focusing on responsibility, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and empathy, with Lions Club and Junior League support funding workshops for teachers.
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