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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1998
Page
1
A Cedar RapidsKenne dy student death is being investigated as authorities treat it like other non hospital fatalities. The state fire marshal praises fire prevention work while a cigarette tax hike proposal moves forward. The Cedar Rapids golf outlet plans a new home by March. Traffic on Seventh Avenue shows fewer vehicles per DOT. Expanded switching operations are needed to support a growing industry.
Tomorrow columnist Jacquelyn Mitchard notes three ice filled shot glasses in her freezer each bearing a name. Each name stands for a man or a bittersweet monument to love on the rocks as she reflects on memory and loss.
Cedar Rapids neighbors back a five year 1 percent sales tax to fund an 18 million Five Seasons Convention Center 4 million for Paramount Theatre 13 million for a regional zoo at Squaw Creek Park 11 million for a 50 acre recreation complex near the Cedar River and additional trails neighborhoods and ballpark renovations If approved voters could decide in May on the GOCR backed package to expand cultural and recreational offerings with future funding steps.
Cedar Rapids police investigate the death of 2 year old Mercedes Blough as suspicious after she fell ill at 313 32nd St NE. An autopsy is pending while police question others and gather details from neighbors.
Federal jurors could not reach a death sentence for Terry Nichols after 13 hours of deliberations over two days. Judge Matsch will determine Nichols's punishment up to life without parole, with recommendations due by February 9. The proceedings highlighted juror doubts about Nichols’s involvement and sparked criticism of the government's case.
Iowa lawmakers plan a year focused on family issues with bipartisan backing for reinvigorating human services and extending health care protection for thousands of Iowa children. Leaders warn of federal changes and costs while debating program details and eligibility mechanisms.
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