This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1998
Page
7
Robert Klima, 62, a retired laborer and former two term council member, was appointed by council to replace Rich Foye as mayor and will serve until the March 14 special election. Klima plans to run for the permanent seat and emphasizes fiscal restraint and listening to nonresidents who work or shop in Coggon.
A fuel tank leak sparked a fire on a Union Pacific engine at Beverly Yards in southwest Cedar Rapids. Minor engine damage and soot on three cars followed. the cars continued to Platteville Wisconsin for damage assessment. No injuries reported.
David Rotzinger, 20, faces forgery and fourth degree theft charges after an alleged incident at a missionary type church in Oxford around 10 30 p m Sunday. Deputy Greg Richardson said the church serves at risk youths and the investigation continues amid conflicting reports of a confrontation with pastor John Honn.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office ruled an accidental fire at Dubuqueland Mini Storage three miles west of Dubuque on Highway 20. A renter working on a vehicle spilled fuel, fumes ignited, and the man failed to extinguish the blaze as firefighters were summoned at 7:35 p.m. Saturday.
Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller announce new trading cards featuring 21 deputies with 1000 copies each and 3000 for two dog handlers funded by donations. Lt. Rik Haendler says cards foster non crisis interaction and community policing, joining Cedar Rapids Iowa City Coralville in offering the program. Call 398-3521 to donate.
In Lisbon and nearby towns a weekly euchre tourney at The Doug Out attracts 48 players including Janette Whitman. The event features eight rounds with 16 hands per round, partners drawn each round, and a $5 entry. Players travel from Mechanicsville Solon Sutliff and Lisbon enjoying the social game and varying strategies.
Cedar Rapids McKinley Middle School staff propose a pilot expanding fine arts to about 290 students this fall. The plan, presented to the school board, would add vocal music drama band orchestra and art enrichment classes and hire three full time specialists while boosting hours for some staff.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.