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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1998
Page
1
In a Gazette interview University of Iowa Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby cited recruiting scheduling academics and attendance as factors in not offering basketball coach Tom Davis a contract extension.
In Washington senators clash on speed and format for Clinton impeachment as Democrats favor censure and Republicans push for a brief trial. Leaders call for civility and political sanity while White House aides prepare a defense and seek legal challenges to House action.
The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 80 to 73 in a Sunday matchup. Iowa State pulled ahead with a strong fourth quarter, led by key plays from its guards and post players.
Top Republicans in the Iowa House plan to push for a higher speed limit next session. The move signals a legislative effort to adjust traffic rules and may affect motorists statewide.
Kirk Ferentz said his final season with the Baltimore Ravens before taking the Iowa Hawkeyes job was tough after a 24-3 defeat to the Chicago Bears. The comment appeared in Hias column on page 10. Kiss wowed Cedar Rapids with a high energy rock show Saturday night, page 3B.
With some planning a holiday ham can cover Christmas Day and Sunday brunch. The piece hints at flavored glaze ideas and leftover ham tips, and directs readers to Tuesday's Food section for full recipes and guidance.
A 27 year old woman, Nkem Chukwu, delivered eight infants five girls and three boys via Caesarean section at St Luke's and Texas Children's Hospitals in Houston. The first baby arrived 12 days earlier, all eight in critical condition on ventilators with weights from 11 ounces to 1 pound 11 ounces.
The United States pledges a deliberate sustained campaign to remove Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. White House and State Department officials warn Iraq still holds weapons capability and may be targeted again.
The Linn County Conservation Board plans to vote against a $5.1 million plan to build a lake at Squaw Creek Park north of Cedar Rapids. Five board members sent letters to the Linn County Board of Supervisors outlining their positions, with unanimous opposition to the lake plan but some openness to a lake elsewhere.
Bailey says questions about the Squaw Lake site raise too many issues to approve it. He argues it would be cheaper to start over with a different site and suggests forming a county committee to pursue that option.
Dentists and doctors in eastern Iowa face a December frenzy as patients use remaining flexible spending account funds and prepare for holidays. Tim Westercamp of Lindale Dental Care says offices run 8 to 8 and the next week will be even busier. Julie McPartland of Iowa Eye Center notes routine exams postponed months in advance and an overall push to use benefits before year end.
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