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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1997
Page
1
Snowy winter in Iowa yielded 31.3 inches in three months, ranking eighth in state history. Forecasters predict rain today with highs near 50 as sandbags stay handy and climatologists note winter’s end for record keeping.
Statewide February average temperature was 2.3 degrees above normal after a 13 month run of below normal readings. High river levels and heavy northern snowpack prompt concerns of spring floods as the updated outlook is released.
Hillaker notes that the winter preceded severe Midwest flooding described as the worst in recent memory, a record later surpassed by events in 1993.
A 14 year old Cedar Rapids boy died after being struck by a pickup while crossing south of Blairs Ferry Road off ramp on I-380. A second 14 year old escaped injury. Driver Kyle Konen 23 Marion faces no charges except driving while barred.
The FDA orders retailers to card anyone under 27 to curb underage tobacco sales. The rule, effective today, imposes 250 dollar fines per violation and possible license loss. Enforcement includes potential undercover tests. cigars and pipe tobacco are exempt. Local clerks must ask for ID from customers who look under 27.
The University of Iowa leads national rankings as its graduate programs in creative writing and print making are named number one by U S News. Other top rankings include drama education and fine arts with Iowa tied in several categories with major institutions.
Multiple groups led by farmers and bow hunters lobby the Legislature over deer-control policies they favor. Outdoor section notes ongoing discussions and proposals shaping state wildlife management.
Iowa FSA officials must have a list of offices for possible closings, with the chief administrative officer noting the first 13 will be easier to pick than later ones. Other notices reference local Ramblin’ details and separate legal stories.
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