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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1998
Page
1
Changing land use drove Sandhill cranes from Iowa over a century ago, but their numbers are rising again as conservation and habitat restoration efforts take effect. Outdoor, 1C and 5C.
An unnamed donor pledges 230000 dollars if the Olivet Neighborhood Mission Clothes Closet can raise 25000 dollars for a building project. The Ramblin section on page 1B notes details. Also report that Josh Wood told a friend he felt unwell the night before he collapsed and died at a Cedar Rapids school.
Illinois 3 point barrage overwhelmed 11th ranked Iowa in Carver Hawkeye Arena last night as readers get details on the event and performance at Accent 8B and 1C.
A winter blast arrives this weekend inviting residents to ice skate. The Gazette's Saturday page provides a map of area rinks and their operating hours for the season.
Skeptical homeowners studied data on a proposed 5 million Mount Vernon Road improvement, with Snyder & Associates conducting an environmental impact study. Officials seek answers upon July completion, as plans outline a fifth lane between 26th and 38th streets and a four lane section from 42nd Street to Beaver Ridge Court with a new traffic light at East Post Road.
In Sacramento Theo dore Kaczynski reportedly tried to hang himself with his undershorts in his cell. He then agreed to psychological testing to determine his competence to represent himself in the Unabomber trial, triggering a 24 hour watch and heart monitor.
NOAA researchers assert last year 1997 was the warmest on record, with a temperature about three quarters of a degree Fahrenheit above normal. They link part of the rise to human activities while noting debate continues. President Clinton calls for national consensus to address global warming.
Legislative leaders plan to revisit Iowa livestock regulations as 1995 rules stand under 1998 scrutiny. Branstad proposes HF 519 to spur processing of farm products while concerns over pork industry shifts push reform discussions. Senate President Mary Kramer signals action this session amid urban legislative pressure.
The issue gains bipartisan support as rural and urban constituents alike push for solutions. Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson notes earlier inaction but argues timed action now is appropriate and warranted.
The National Pork Producers Council and America's Clean Water Foundation released a Comprehensive Environmental Framework for Pork Production Operations. The plan covers site location, construction, manure management, and disposal of dead animals as regulators eye stricter water pollution rules. Environmental groups did not participate.
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