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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1990
Page
1
Iowa filings show a 2.4 percent increase in 1989 led by consumer credit card use. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission fines Iowa Electric $50,000 for safety violations. Cedar Rapids City Council grants preliminary approval for a new Hy-Vee on the southeast side.
Iowa Lt Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman vows to block pro life backers from attaching amendments to unrelated bills. A riverboat gambling applicant may affiliate with a Nevada operation. Coralville care center cited after resident death.
A sellout crowd at the UNI-Dome sees the Panthers defeat the Hawks 77 to 74. Panther bench celebrates as Rockford coach Charley Rosen apologizes for an incident at Five Seasons Center.
The Gazette reports a midweek Iowa update with regionally relevant brief items. Local events, weather notes, and community notices pepper the page, reflecting typical town diary coverage for residents.
A lighthearted quip advises that aiming for higher office may start with serving as a lighthouse keeper, implying steady guidance leads to leadership.
Marsha Downs, 39, was shot by her husband Ron Studer, 40, at their Church Street home in Toledo. An officer responding to Downs's request to remove belongings then killed Studer. The deaths were pronounced by Dr. Dennis Mallory. Investigations by Tama and Toledo police, sheriff, county attorney, and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are ongoing.
Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega walked from the Vatican Embassy and turned himself over to U S troops after the December 20 invasion. President Bush announced Noriega would be flown to Miami for federal drug trafficking charges with potential penalties up to 145 years and 1.1 million dollars in fines. Endara called the development a relief as crowds cheered in the capital.
Pediatric centers report a surge in Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections with 100+ admissions at St. Luke's Pediatric Center and 15 at Mercy Medical Center. Doctors say the illness heavily affects infants under two and more beds are needed. Chad Floetchinger and other infants are shared rooms as hospitals cope with the spike.
The Alley Inn at Fourth Avenue and Third Street SE is engulfed by concrete piers and scaffolding as a city skywalk from a new parkade rises. Owner Pat Monnahan notes a drop in daytime traffic but says workers drive lunch business. regulars complain of noise and shaking.
Cedar Rapids moves to evict exotic animals including an alligator named Crosby and at least 16 large snakes from a residence under a city ordinance banning dangerous pets. Vet Dr. Russell Anthony says the snakes were sold illegally and owners face court action while the alligator also must find a new home by January 10.
Washington County authorities go to court to prove seizure of Kenneth French assets justified. Officials have seized French home with pool, tavern and restaurant equipment, bank accounts, vehicles, and other property tied to alleged illegal gaming and weapon offenses. French faces multiple felony counts including possession of offensive weapons and illegal gaming.
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