29 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1992
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids Wellington Heights a man proposes forming a citizen crime-fighting group. A police officer dismisses the plan as ill advised. Details on page 1B.
Don DeFore known as Mr. B from Hazel visits Cedar Rapids for a class reunion after many years away. The actor is back in town for the event and reminisces about his hometown.
Hawks open season against North Carolina State at 8 in the Kickoff Classic. Iowa Hawkeyes play without ANF helmet decals as part of the game details. Cedar Rapids telemarketing firm offers $100 bonus to attract telemarketers. details on page 9C.
An Eastern Iowa couple used divorce as a strategy to qualify for Medicaid and avoid nursing home costs amid rising care expenses. The move reflects broader pressures driving families to seek legal avenues to reduce long term care bills.
Cedar Rapids is among four U.S. cities whose age distribution most closely matches the national pattern, according to American Demographics. The article notes the similar barrel shape of the U S and Cedar Rapids age curves with a midrange bulge from the baby boom.
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce says population data shows a strong baby boomer segment. Mike Blouin notes Iowa’s aging trend contrasts with Cedar Rapids’ robust, working age core, useful for recruiting new employers.
The Armstrong estate offered 65 000 to 300 former Armstrong department store workers who sought 1.5 million in a class action. Half would cover attorney fees, prompting calls for court disclosure. Settlement requires Linn County Probate Court approval and potential class certification before any final action.
Twelve of thirteen full time Johnson County Ambulance Service paramedics hired Marengo lawyer John Wagner to demand the resignations of Ambulance Director David Cole. Cole defends his leadership and says he will respond to specific allegations after meetings with paramedics and supervisors.
Dealers in Cedar Rapids report plywood costs rising up to 40 percent after Hurricane Andrew. Half inch plywood prices rose from 10 to 14 dollars per sheet. mill prices climbed from 9.45 to 11.78 for a 4 by 8 sheet. Industry officials warn rebuilding may take years and shortages may follow as demand spikes and stock runs out.
The Sound Doctrine Church's Rev. Wendell Beets resigns after a 19-year-old female member accuses him of sexual impropriety. Two ministers corroborate similar accusations, and officials say Beets admitted misconduct before resigning. Authorities may file criminal charges.
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