Cedar Rapids golf courses ban metal spikes next year
Cedar Rapids four municipal courses will join a national trend by banning metal spikes in 1998. Soft spikes reduce wear on greens and other surfaces and are already used at Cedar Rapids Country Club and Elmcrest Country Club.
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Poll finds wide support for public school reforms
Washington Americans show broad backing for reforms to public schools in a Gallup poll for Phi Delta Kappa. Most favor standards, school choice, in classroom computers, and standardized testing, while few oppose a longer year or day.
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Judge limits access to C.R. sick leave data
Iowa district court judge William Thomas rules The Gazette may see aggregate sick leave usage by city employees but cannot link records to individuals or reveal birth dates addresses or specific leave use. The ruling upholds transparency while protecting employee privacy.
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Loras Goedken dies at 52 from AIDS related lymphoma
Loras Goedken of Monticello dies at 52 from lymphoma tied to AIDS. He and four brothers died from AIDS linked to contaminated Factor 8. Stephen Goedken is the sole survivor. Stephen notes Loras educated people about AIDS and spoke publicly in schools and internationally.
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Kernels stay in first with 11 4 win over River Bandits
Cedar Rapids Kernels defeated Quad City River Bandits 11 to 4 at Memorial Stadium to remain atop the Midwest League Western Division standings. Met-Coil Systems names James Heitt president as financial results improve. A districtwide network will provide Internet access for 1,800 computers. Cornell College coach Steve Miller calls this year’s team potentially one of the best in school history.
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Cityline and Briefs Highlight Local News Snippets
Cityline presents quick items from City Briefs and local notices. Briefs cover community updates, events, and small notices found on page 9B.
Iowa approves undercover fake ID rules for officers
Des Moines. State transportation officials approved rules allowing undercover law officers to hold fictitious identities with two year licenses. Licenses are nonrenewable, confidential, and surrendered when no longer needed. The change follows concerns no explicit state authorization existed.
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