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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1985
Page
3
Officials said suspects in a Wednesday shooting spree that killed four people may be tied to violent crimes in Texas and Arkansas. The report highlights ongoing investigations and potential connections across states.
More than 150 unemployed people received free haircuts at Young's Cosmetology College on Valentine's Day. Students and staff, led by assistant manager Chris Craig, saw 60 junior and senior students provide trims to uplift employment prospects, with a hope to make it an annual event.
An unfamiliar stray grey female cat, possibly rabid, has Marion police and Linn County Humane Society tracking since Monday after it attacked 11 year old Michael McKibben. The boy faces rabies injections if the animal isn’t captured, while authorities urge traps and cautious pursuit.
The Iowa Department of Health reports several 1984 fines against eastern Iowa nursing homes were waived or reduced after violations were corrected. Colonial Manor Amana 100 of 200 waived, Americana Healthcare Center Cedar Rapids 300 of 700 waived, Solon Nursing Care Center 100 waived, Crestridge Maquoketa 100 of 400 waived.
Army officials in Hampton say future battlefields may use disposable camouflaged paper plates with plastic utensils to reduce sanitation issues and non combat casualties. They warn disposal and concealment challenges could reveal troop details to the enemy, with tests planned in a simulated wartime environment.
Delaware County deputies arrest Donald Bottorff 48 and Robert Beam 54 of Dubuque during a stakeout in Ryan linked to an attempted burglary at Lauser's Hardware and Grocery. 10 chain saws from a Central City store were recovered. bond set at 2500 each.
Cedar Rapids Gazette listing address and postal basics. It notes daily and Sunday publication, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and postmaster address for changes. Also mentions AP exclusive republication rights and carrier service exclusions.
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