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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1998
Page
1
The state sees modest population growth which underscores a need to fill jobs. Former Indiana star Steve Alford says no coaching talks have occurred with the Hawkeyes.
A propane plant fire prompted evacuations and shut down Interstate 80 in Polk County last night. Details on page 2B.
Accent 14A offers practical tips from Korbel Champagne to avoid social missteps during New Year celebrations. Practical guidance covers mindful drinking, pacing to prevent overindulgence, and choosing appropriate toast moments for a polished evening.
Jim Douglas, 18, of Van Horne, is among a handful preserving falconry in Eastern Iowa. His red tail hawk has caught three rabbits, showcasing the sport during an outdoorFriday Gazette feature.
Snowplow crews and motorists practiced on Wednesday as forecasters warned of a potential significant weekend snowfall. The National Weather Service cites models showing southeastern Iowa and northern Illinois could see 10 inches to a foot of snow Saturday as a low-pressure system moves east from the Plains toward Michigan. Meteorologist Jim Hladik cautioned travelers to consider changing plans.
A weather related two vehicle crash near Canton Missouri, claimed the lives of Daniel Rittmer 10 and twins Michael and Ryan Rittmer 7. Their mother Cynthia Rittmer was injured and hospitalized in Quincy Illinois. Father David Rittmer was treated for minor injuries and released. The crash involved a van and a southbound semi driven by Charles Weyer of St. Joseph Missouri.
Dietitians doctors and fitness experts discuss New Year goals. Chris Thoms of New Life Fitness World aims to exercise four days a week and work around schedule constraints. Mercy Medical dietitian Tresa DeBrower favors year round goals with small, repeatable steps. Roxanne Dunn plans to treat each day as special while maintaining basic health habits.
Buchanan County magistrate John Meyer, long-serving in Independence, defends his sobriety after Independence police testified they smelled alcohol on his breath during a Dec. 18 domestic abuse hearing. A breath test showed a BAC under 0.10 percent. Meyer says he drank the night before but was not intoxicated. The case prompts a review by Alan Pearson, chief judge of the district.
Former Cedar Rapids mayor says outrage may grow as group Alliance for Families & Businesses forms to oppose a proposed amendment adding sexual orientation as a protected class in the city civil rights ordinance. About 50 attended a Wednesday meeting at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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