17 Feb 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1990
Page
1
A young Sclon resident receives a local heroism award for saving his younger brother’s life, presented by the Boy Scouts. Farmstead union members convene to discuss job prospects and company direction. An icy road crash near Tripoli claims two lives with ongoing investigations.
A statewide town meeting on drugs will let local residents interact with policy makers. The event aims to gather community input on drug policy and public health strategies, informing decisions at the state level. Jazz culture remains vibrant with a concert at Hancher Auditorium illustrating ongoing artistic vitality.
Cedar Rapids Washington defeated Jefferson as Coach Don King earned his 500th victory. The boys basketball game concluded with a commanding performance, marking a historic milestone for King in the program.
Federal spending reductions threaten Rockwell to lay off about 100 employees between now and September. The item notes budget pressures and timing for workforce reductions.
A light humorous item notes that golf is a game where players can lie in the sun while enjoying a round. It captures a playful view of the sport and its leisure appeal.
The Archdiocese of Dubuque announced a 100000 dollar start to a capital fund drive for a new central Catholic high school near the Rock Island Nature Preserve off 42nd Street and Usher's Ferry Road NE. The plan merges Regis and LaSalle high schools into one campus costing about 7.5 million dollars with a new board.
In Story County Iowa Ruben Deases 18 on trial for first degree murder in the May 28 death of Jennifer Gardner a confrontation erupted as his 23 year old brother Eustaquio approached the defense table and lunged Ruben defended himself with others separating them. The judge halted proceedings pressed jurors on impartiality and ordered media to mute recording during the brief recess.
The Reynolds Tobacco Co plans to test a new cigarette called Dakota in Houston this April aimed at 18 to 24 year old women, described as virile females by a marketing plan. The strategy targets a market segment marked by low education and entertainment preferences, while denying it is a male or female brand.
Regents hear a primer predicting Iowa will urbanize with fewer college age residents and a rising elderly population. The study, prepared for the State Board of Regents, notes at least 100 million dollars more in state revenues in the 1990s but warns of greater competition for funds. It relies on data from the Department of Economic Development and university officials. R. Wayne Richey describes enrollment as a key concern.
The African National Congress says it is willing to meet with South Africa's President de Klerk to discuss opening talks to end the three-decade guerrilla war against apartheid. The move follows Nelson Mandela's release and signals possible negotiations toward ending white minority rule and sharing power.
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