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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1998
Page
1
Former singer turned congressman Sonny Bono died in a skiing accident at age 62 on Monday. He had worked to shed his image as a bell bottom comedian during his political career, with the report noting details on Page 2A and photos on the Back Page 12C.
A guidance feature explains how counseling can aid people coping with the death of a beloved pet. It notes that comforting support programs and professional counseling services can ease grief and provide coping strategies for pet owners.
Neighbors and a Cedar Rapids zoning review panel welcome The Village on Boyson plan. Details in 3B describe community support and potential impact on the area.
Kenneth Babyface Edmonds earns a leading eight nominations for the 1998 Grammy Awards. The ceremony is set for February 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Cedar Rapids ranked as the second hottest market for business sales by a trades publication.
In 1997 pop acts such as Hanson No Doubt Spice Girls and the Wallflowers sold tens of millions while veterans like U2 the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith struggled. Youth Plus in Thursday's Gazette examines the unsettled music market.
Marion private school McLeod Academy will shut down May 31 due to inability to sustain economically viable enrollment. Clark McLeod, founder, cites limited area demand and notes the academy will end a year round schedule while continuing educational work via the McLeod Foundation.
U S Attorney Don Nickerson announced a plea agreement for Jamie McMahan and Christopher Kauffman ending their crime spree with life sentences. They pleaded guilty to multiple federal counts including carjacking and bank robbery and were also convicted on state first degree murder charges, with mandatory life terms.
U.S. Attorney Stephen Rapp warns Iowans may compare Estherville kidnapping and torture allegations with the Mahaska County killings as six adults and three juveniles await possible federal death penalty action. Rapp travels to testify on policy while plea deals remain an option to resolve cases swiftly.
Gov Branstad proposed a $62.7 million package targeting retirees with higher pension income exemptions. House Speaker Ron Corbett urged a second 10 percent income tax cut, proposing 5 percent this year and 5 percent next, while Senate leaders favored study before broader reform.
University of Iowa research led by Dr. Sohan Singh Hayreh links large overnight blood pressure dips to anterior ischemic optic neuropathy a sudden vision loss condition. In a study of 635 patients 925 vision loss episodes occurred with many occurring after waking, prompting doctors to reconsider evening dosing.
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