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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1999
Page
1
The rodeo producer brought in a large amount of dirt to the Five Seasons Center for the event. Barbara Biery prepared popcorn for attendees. Photos appear on Back Page, 14C.
Marion taxidermist Jim Kindig describes mounting a trophy moose as easy while packing it out of the Yukon proved far tougher. Details, 1C.
The newly formed iCorridor Development Co. is planning commercial projects along 1 380. A bid to decertify the union representing Johnson County Sheriff's Department employees has failed. Details, 4B.
A light feature notes two themes from Accent 6B and 1B. It mentions a contest about honeymoons and a grant awarded to a program moving workers to Cedar Rapids. The piece blends human interest with local program funding details.
Recreation page notes the 30th anniversary of Special Olympics in 1999. Area athletes including Chad Rusk are highlighted as part of the celebration in the Gazette sports section.
Wal-Mart plans a 203,750 square foot superstore beside Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville. The project includes Tire and Lube Express and a garden center with full grocery, on 18.76 acres west of Highway 965 and north of Interstate 80. Construction expected to start in spring and finish within a year, with 150 new superstores planned nationwide this year.
Executives offered no comment on the project. Plans show 18 400 square feet attached to the Kohl's building for future retail use. With parking and landscaping, the plaza would cover 36.6 acres. Coralville Wal-Mart would employ 200 to 500 people. Iowa City location plans remain unknown.
A federal jury found 15 of 25 gun makers negligent in three shootings, awarding $560,000 to survivor Steven Fox and his mother. Defendants included Beretta USA Corp., Colt's Manufacturing Co., and Jennings Firearms Inc. Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger were cleared. The suit sought unspecified damages amid a backdrop of gun violence costs.
In a Senate closing day, Senator Olympia Snowe becomes the fourth Republican to vote to acquit on both charges. Lawmakers note insiders expect Susan Collins to follow. Chief Justice Rehnquist presides as debate ends with no path to conviction.
Eastern Iowa cooled quickly after a warm spell as Cedar Rapids posted a record high of 61. Severe weather brought hail freezing rain and snow with gusty winds causing few injuries but multiple ditches and slick roads. Power briefly lost for 2300 customers in Jones County before restoration.
Census figures show Iowa poverty fell to 9.8 percent in 1995 from 11.1 percent in 1993, with Linn County at 7.8 percent and Johnson County at 9.5 percent. The decline mirrors Midwest trends and may influence federal funding for Head Start and education programs.
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