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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1997
Page
9
Daily notebook asks readers to call CITYLINE and vote for or against President Clinton's Bosnia troop presence. It notes past Diana question and tallies 21 responses with 14 percent yes and 86 percent no.
The Your Two Cents online forum at www.fylowa.com hosts discussions on parenting online safety state wildlife management and local recreation noting concern over parental responsibility for kids internet use satisfaction with wildlife resource management and popular sledding spots in Eastern Iowa.
On December 29 1997 the Linn County Board of Supervisors meet at 8 30 a m in the admin office board room. A blood drive runs 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m at the Red Cross Grand Wood Area Chapter office 4601 42nd St NE with appointment line 393 3500 and walk ins welcome. Bracemore Holiday Tours operate 10 a m to 3 p m with 5 adults 2 students ages 6 to 18 free under 6. Fantasy of Lights opens at Ellis Park with gates 6 p m entry 50 per motor coach 7 per car no reservations. Science Station offers Newton Motion Gravity 1 to 4 p m with varied pricing Adults 3 75 youth and seniors 3 2 50 children 3 to 12 2 50 members free.
Illinois and Iowa lottery numbers report no winners for Powerball and Super Cash. Jackpot standings rise with Wednesday draw previews. Also announces two births at Mercy and St. Luke's on December 27 with names Bohiken Anderson and Walderbach.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Band of Blue continued Rose Bowl preparations at Bandfest in Pasadena California. Drum majors Megan Carpenter and Chris Johnstone praised progress after eight hours of rehearsals and two shows since Friday, noting California and Hawaii bands set a high standard.
Jefferson Band members toured the Rose Bowl stadium during a campus feature. Johnstone, a junior, and teammate Carpenter toured the bowl and noted the Michigan end zone being painted. Andy Strong, 16, said the exterior looked small but the interior felt vast and hinted at a possible future marching there.
Sioux City police seek to interview Carol Boe 50 after she reappeared more than 40 days after being reported missing. Found near Stadium Club soaked and disoriented, Boe had camped in a cave and lost about 60 pounds since disappearance. She was hospitalized at Marian Health Center. no criminal charges filed.
Twenty seven seniors from eight area high schools attend the first orientation session for the Metropolitan Area Student Internship Program. Interns work at least ten hours weekly for about nine weeks and can earn academic credit. Initiatives start January and March.
Sweet Computer Service co developed a Windows 95/NT EMS data management package and foresees steady growth. Dave Sweet favors an upside down pyramid management style with customers on top and says he listens to customers to guide decisions. He expects diversification into related fields like fire department software.
Four pounds of methamphetamine valued at over 60000 dollars were seized in Marshalltown after officers halted a drug deal around 7 pm Saturday. Six defendants including Coralville native John A. Anthony and Rogelio J. Rosales of Marshalltown were charged with federal drug trafficking conspiracy. Mario J. Rosales was later arrested on a warrant for aiding delivery of meth. Agencies involved included the Midtowa Drug Task Force the Division of Narcotics Enforcement DED and local and county agencies.
Perry Hooks Jr. known as Tiger was sentenced to up to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to willful injury terrorism and going armed with intent in a Linn County shooting on July 14 near Cedar Rapids. He received 10 years for willful injury and five-year concurrent terms on the other charges.
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