22 Feb 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1990
Page
1
A bustling Page 1B presents a collage of options and decision points that leave readers weighing multiple stories and features. The jumble of choices reflects a busy newspaper day and diverse interests.
Bonnie Raitt wins four Grammys including album of the year. Rock survivor takes top honors as awards spread across page sections.
The Ertl toy company of Dyersville had a strong year in 1989. A potential buyer was found for the remaining assets of the Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co. of Cedar Rapids, indicating consolidation activity.
Iowa news brief reports charges filed in a collision that killed two sisters from Springville. Other notes include Ken Schriner ending 12% years as Linn County supervisor and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling a 4 year old Linn County girl may testify in a sex abuse case.
A Pittsburgh Pirates coach waits in his Benton County residence to hear the classic broadcast cue. The upcoming Iowa State versus Ohio State women’s basketball game in Iowa City on Friday is expected to attract a large crowd and strong turnout.
A humor item notes a doctor telling someone they are as healthy as a horse and jokes about reducing oat bran intake to avoid overdoing diet.
Center Point trails advocate Tom Neenan hailed the decision upholding the 1983 rails to trails act. The ruling allows adjacent landowners to seek compensation from the federal government, not trail developers, in cases involving conversion of abandoned railways to recreation trails.
Farmstead Foods faces financial strain as union talks in Minneapolis yield no comment until session ends. Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea layoffs push total near 600 of about 2,470 workers. Rumors link Doskocil Foods troubles and a possible Hormel consolidation in Minnesota meatpacking industry.
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa proposed a 1 percent tax surcharge to finance a 10 year national education campaign. He framed the plan as a moon shot similar to Kennedy's space goal and urged a presidential joint session to announce a comprehensive education program.
The Iowa House approved House File 2438 to shield crime victims and witnesses addresses and phone numbers from release, voting 90 to 6 to pass the bill as part of a victim restitution package. Supporters call it needed to protect victims. opponents warn of official secrecy and bureaucratic issues. The measure faces uncertain prospects in the Senate and from Gov. Branstad's office.
Coon Rapids banker John Chrystal formally joined the Democratic gubernatorial field in Des Moines. He criticized current leaders for Iowa's decline, promoting business growth and jobs while opposing abortion stance of rival Tom Miller and signaling a statewide reform agenda. Zimmerman plans to enter the race next.
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