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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1998
Page
1
About 150000 tons of silt have been removed from 18 to 20 acres of Backbone Lake, moving the project closer to reality despite the DNR rejecting the task. Details, 1B.
A regional conference to help Christians train for spiritual growth is scheduled for September in Cedar Rapids. Details, 8A.
At Nagano Bjorn Dahlie faced a rare defeat to fellow Norwegian Thomas Alsgaard as he sought to extend a Winter Olympics winning streak. TV coverage details follow in section 1C.
Henry Russell Bruce was sold by co owners Peter Langmack and Joe Stambaugh to a team of senior managers. Details indicate a 5B transaction involving the control change and leadership shift within the firm.
Senior Tangela Smith scored 20 of her game high 34 points in the second half to carry Iowa to an 87 76 victory over No 19 Wisconsin. Details, 1C.
Classified notice references Love Lines in The Gazette with details 15D to 17D. Public notice appears in the classifieds section under personal ads. Readers are guided to consult the Gazette for the specific dates and offerings.
A Gazette survey shows proponents of a local option sales tax in Linn County must educate voters ahead of the June 23 ballot. Key figures and groups support the measure, while opponents urge caution and accountability.
An item in Sunday's Gazette offers practical tips for recycling an abundance of wire hangers. It highlights easy methods to repurpose and recycle metal hangers and reduce waste.
Sen. Charles Grassley warned President Clinton may move to strike Iraq this week even as Congress is in recess. He noted unease among Republicans over lacking a clear long term objective and questioned what would follow airstrikes if diplomacy fails. Trent Lott urged showing support to the president.
More than two dozen wells near Bluestem's Cedar Rapids landfill show leachate contamination. DNR environmental engineer Francis Hallada says reviews will be routine and not cause for alarm. Tests offered to residents within a half mile, though city water remains unaffected.
The Czech Village faces funding cuts as the association’s share of hotel motel tax income is reduced by 12040 dollars, over 80 percent. Elaine Brejcha says St Josephs Day parade March 21 and Houby Days May 16-17 will proceed but sponsors are sought to cover losses.
Carol Robertson 69 released on $500 bond tied to an Oklahoma warrant accusing her family of a marijuana smuggling ring. Authorities seek her son Thomas Robertson owner of Jammer’s Music, with arrest warrants in Texas and Oklahoma and a Texas County, Oklahoma, case alleging store financing from drug proceeds. Federal and local officers searched a Cedar Rapids unit as the investigation widens.
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