16 Aug 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1989
Page
1
Captain Douglas Rick has followed the same hard road as many men he assists, facing the emotional and practical challenges of rehabilitation and reintegration. The piece on page 4 delves into his experiences, the hurdles he encounters, and the dedication driving his work with veterans.
The slide in Iowa farmland values slows as residential property values inch upward across the state. Cedar Rapids hosts the BoDeans at the Paramount on September 9, per Page 2A listings. Columnist Gus Schrader recalls the old Iowa liquor books in another Page 2A feature.
Metro-Iowa notes a city plan to cut parking lot expenses for the Czech Village Association by about half. A Marion bicycle race may draw up to 200 out-of-town riders. Two firms face suit over procurement tactics tied to precious metals contracts in Iowa.
Former Cedar Rapids resident and Coe coach Bill Fitch tops Nets coaching considerations. The Chicago Bears signal caller race heats up with Mike Tomczak leading early in the quarterback sweepstakes.
Financial adviser Susan Bondy warns there is no limit to how far sales tricksters will go as the dispute over travel costs broadens.
A lighthearted quip notes many show a spark of genius yet few avoid ignition trouble, playfully poking at common human wit and misfires. The line invites a grin at the small, universal hiccups in bright ideas.
In Dubuque and Clayton counties riverboat gambling passed while Allamakee and Lansing votes failed. McGregor and Marquette supported the measure by large margins, with turnout around a third. The state Racing and Gaming Commission would issue licenses and docking sites if approved.
Controversy over a coal ash dump near Mechanicsville and a limestone quarry near Cedar Rapids continues as Rapidfill Inc seeks Cedar County approval to locate a landfill near old Highway 30 in northwest Cedar County. A hearing is set for August 24 in Tipton.
Cedar Rapids police investigate whether an officer’s wife was treated differently after a stop for erratic driving on Rockford Road. Public Safety Commissioner Robert Jaeger ordered the probe after a phone tip from another officer. The case concerns why no drunken driving charge was filed given evidence an officer deemed she had been drinking.
President Bush said hostages in Lebanon remain in limbo with no clear proximity to release but he cited a "good likelihood" they could return if Iran cooperated. He urged Tehran to reset ties, warned against broad military action, and pledged a future anti drug plan funded without new taxes after Labor Day. The hostage crisis rose again after Israeli raids seized Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid.
Eastern Iowa windstorm August 5 caused at least 175 damaged trees with more expected this fall and spring. Cedar Rapids crews and private services have removed about 110 downed trees on private and public property, while city workers cleared 60 on public land. Experts warn many damaged trees may fail later as cracks worsen. residents advised to have trees inspected and cabling considered to prevent further loss.
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