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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1999
Page
1
Film critic Roger Ebert honors his partner Gene Siskel who died Saturday and reflects on their years of collaboration at the Weekend.
Bob Anderson guides a peregrine falcon pair to a nesting site on the Mississippi River bluffs. The report notes the birds’ successful establishment and ongoing presence in the area.
Doug Russell has taken the bench in the 6th Judicial District succeeding Judge Van Zimmer. The change affects the district's appellate and trial court operations starting this month.
Three new indictments accuse Robert Shultice of illegally dispensing drugs. Case details appear in section 3B.
Accent 12A notes the potato was once viewed as pea ants fodder and gained popular status. A last night meeting showed opponents outnumbering supporters by a wide margin. details appear in 1B.
A rural hospital system reports a mix up in a corevamp service billed under Blue Cross Shield. Officials say the error affected patient records and claims processing across several facilities, prompting audits and corrective steps.
A recreation page highlights Mercy Acceleration as more than a gym, offering an intense program to unlock potential for young athletes such as Lee Rozeboom. The feature appears in Saturdays Gazette sports section.
Eastern Iowa faces a looming skilled labor shortage with 19 400 expected job openings over seven years. The East Central Iowa Skills 2000 Commission urges a three part plan: develop a skilled workforce strategy fund targeted training and bolster efforts to attract and retain workers.
A survey of 33 Eastern Iowa employers lists computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills as essential for workers in 2005. Problem-solving, listening, communication, math, adaptability, and a crisis awareness also featured. Hobson of Rockwell Collins notes the need to spread the message to drive change.
Iowa lawmakers shelved a dove hunting bill after a vote count showed 48 supporters, three short of passage. Speaker Siegrist noted many lawmakers oppose debating the measure this year and pledged possible reconsideration in 2000. The issue drew strong mail and calls from hunters and bird lovers alike. The Associated Press contributed.
The Cae administration floated a plan for the federal government to own and manage thousands of tons of spent fuel from power plants nationwide. Energy Secretary Richardson said a centralized storage facility is unlikely. utilities favor a nuclear management company. Yucca Mountain remains opposed as a permanent repository, with readiness not expected before 2010. Duane Arnold in Iowa pays about $4 million yearly into disposal funds. interim storage may shift to dry casks by 2015.
The FCC ruled that computer users dialing into the Internet are interstate communications under federal jurisdiction though the decision should not affect consumer access or prices. Critics warn the ruling could lead to future per minute Internet charges and higher long term costs despite the exemption for Internet service providers. George Vradenburg of AOL said the decision will have no impact on consumers.
Iowa district judge will determine if 21 year old Timothy Schultz keeps a 15.9 million Powerball win or if part of the prize is forfeited to the state after a co worker, 20 year old Sarah Elder, contributes 50 cents to the ticket. The case tests Iowa law allowing winners under 21 to collect when payment is from others.
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