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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1992
Page
7
Engineers at the Duane Arnold Energy Center halted the 550 megawatt reactor at 7 19 a m after indicators gave a false reading. An investigation found no reactor malfunctions, and maintenance will precede restart planned this weekend. The NRC has been notified.
The Iowa Family Support Initiative sponsors statewide forums from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m to help families with disabled relatives. The Aug 29 sessions will be at Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Falls Holiday Inn. Additional dates follow in Davenport, Clear Lake, Atlantic, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, and Ankeny with registration contact Margaret Donovan.
Ray Nile Cooper, 38, was sentenced to 12 years and six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Judge David Hansen imposed the term under guidelines, with nearly all served followed by six years of supervised probation. Another co‑defendant, David Lederle, received 14 years. The case stemmed from a Federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation.
Connie and Dale Oliphant run one of Eastern Iowa’s largest raspberry patches on three quarters of an acre, growing black purple and red varieties along hedge rows. Last year they yielded 3000 pints with a 2500 profit then expanded to 200 acres of corn beans hay and hogs. They plan six daily pickers this season to harvest before ground freezes and avoid a pick your own setup due to waste.
James J. Kidd, 22, of 3647 12th Ave. SW, died after being struck by a freight train while fishing on a Cedar Rapids bridge over Indian Creek near the Sac and Fox Nature Trail. Witnesses recalled Kidd being on the trestle as the engine, traveling 30 to 35 mph, could not stop in time. Rescue crews faced rough terrain to reach the site. The accident raised safety warnings about pedestrians on trestles and the hazardous visibility of the Indian Creek bridge. The incident occurred Monday afternoon and involved a Chicago and North Western engineer who alerted authorities. Also noted were responses from Linn County Sheriff and local fire departments.
The Urbana resident aged 84 recovers from a 1989 stroke by crafting a 10-foot-7 inch mahogany boat and pursuing continued fishing. Once a lifelong carpenter with 50 years union membership, he overcame paralysis and therapy to cast for more prize bass, aided by family support.
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