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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1997
Page
11
The item urges readers to call CITYLINE and enter category 1111 to answer today s question about volunteering frequency with response options Frequent Average Never TELUS conducts a non scientific sampling of public opinion and notes yesterday s question on mandatory breath tests at school dances with 46 responses split 54 46 percent respectively
The online forum Your Two CENTS on Fylowa discusses who bears responsibility for monitoring children’s internet use. It also questions state wildlife management effectiveness and asks readers to share Eastern Iowa sledding location tips.
The schedule lists Linn County and Cedar Rapids meetings and tours for December 23 1997, including Linn County Board of Supervisors sessions at the Administrative Office Building. Brucemore tours run hourly 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nativity Scene hours are 5 30 to 9 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial site.
The page lists Iowa and Illinois lottery numbers and totals for 1996 and 1997, compiled by MidAmerican Energy Co. It reports several game results including Daily Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Little Lotto, with specific draw numbers and a Jackpot of 20 million. It also includes garbled text asking about access and procedures.
The Log reports Vital Statistics for Mercy St Luke's listings of newborns December 21 22 including numerous couples and their residences in Swisher Marion Toddville London Monticello and more. It also lists drunken driving arrests with times and places across Iowa for many individuals including Armstrong Brezina Chapman Clymer Fielder Keck Mattison Rayburn Swaim Dietze Bond and others with offenses and offense counts noted.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a special supplemental levy to fund the Emergency Management Agency starting in fiscal 1999. The budget is projected at 348,950 with 291,550 from the new levy, 45,400 from IES, and 12,000 from a reserve fund.
Fayette County Attorney filed a first degree murder information against Jeff Sawvel of Oelwein for the death of Gehlen Quandt a rural Fayette farmer. Sawvel to be arraigned January 5 on murder and gun possession charges, held on 500000 bond.
HACAP received nearly 1.9 million dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund its Supportive Housing Program. The four grants support transitional housing including Inn Circle in Cedar Rapids and scattered units in Linn Johnson Benton and Washington counties for single parents and mentally ill parents with children. Local funds cover half the costs from county governments United Way and Community Development Block Grants.
Witnesses clash as defense experts say Johnson is mentally unable to participate in trial for alleged May 21 Coralville Recreation Center abuse. Prosecutor cites Dr. Lara who finds Johnson coherent and capable, with judge to rule after further testimony.
Stakeholders condemn brutal animal killings in Fairfield and Anamosa cattle cases. Attorneys and activists describe public anger as widespread, with death threats against prosecutor John Morrissey and defense counsel Steven Gardner. Expressions of emotion center on pet ties and perceived cruelty.
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