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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1998
Page
1
The Easy Tip Milk Dispenser that aids small children pouring from gallon jugs was among the gadgets at Elkader’s Invention Convention on Tuesday. Details on 3B.
No. 9 C.R. Regis defeated Mari on 85 to 56. No. 15 C.R. Jefferson defeated C.R. Washington 54 to 34. Details on 1C and 3C.
The First National Bank at the corner of Washington and Dubuque streets was robbed Tuesday. Details on 1B.
The Senate Education Committee approved a $12 million education reform bill. Details on 6A.
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency received state guidance on how to handle contamination issues. The document outlines procedures for identifying contaminated material and coordinating with authorities to ensure safe disposal and compliance with regulations. It emphasizes risk assessment, reporting, and corrective actions.
At a Florida veterinary conference in Orlando products like the Inter locking Nail for Broken Bones were showcased. Accent 8B provides details.
The Gazette previews the upcoming state wrestling tournament in Des Moines with Eastern Iowa teams and top individuals expected to compete for state titles. The article highlights key athletes and anticipated matchups for Thursday’s start.
The Third International Mathematics and Science Study shows American seniors scored below the international average in general math and science. Elite students taking advanced math or physics fared poorly against peers in 16 nations, while Iowa data indicate some college-bound seniors enroll heavily in science courses. President Clinton and Education Secretary Riley cited policy fixes.
Linn County Conservation Board postpones lease talks on Squaw Creek Park for a wildlife park until voters choose June whether to approve a local option sales tax to fund it. The board voted 3 2 to table after heated public comments about the $13 million project and the June 23 special election.
Richard Knowles a 62 year old salesman for SmithKline Beecham is accused of offering basketball tickets to three University Hospitals public employees to induce them to buy his products. He faces three violations of the public gift law and turned himself in to the university safety office. He appeared in Johnson County District Court and was released on his own recognizance.
The Iowa House voted 94 0 to name a Merrill and Donna Sterler farm site five miles north of Sibley in Osceola County as the state's official highest elevation at 1670 feet. Supporters cite educational value tourism potential and state pride. The move follows controversy over naming and replaces earlier debates.
The Hawkeye Point designation ends a dispute over Iowa's highest point. The Interior survey showed the Sterler farm site is 57 feet higher than Ocheyedan Mound, with visibility of 10 to 12 miles on clear days. The name avoids ties to the University of Iowa to prevent local rival protests.
Inflation in January fell to zero as energy costs dropped sharply. The CPI was unchanged after a 1.7 percent gain in 1997, with energy down 2.4 percent due to El Niño and Iraq arms agreement impacts. Wages rose 0.9 percent inflation adjusted, 2.2 percent year over year.
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