12 Jan 1997
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1997
Page
1
Mary Kay Mueller turns personal abuse into advocacy. The piece details her journey from survivor to mentor, focusing on how she channels trauma into aiding others through volunteer work and community support. She emphasizes resilience and the importance of support networks.
Karen Nelson 51 huddled in a pickup in a northeastern South Dakota blizzard. She prayed and cried as rescuers found her near Webster after 40 hours without food or water. Officials said she was in good condition and expected to be released, with temperature about 20 below zero and wind chill 70 below.
Des Moines lawyer Jim Benzoni, once accused in a Guttenberg couple slaying, now pursues defense work for the indigent as legislative debate on capital punishment looms. He recalls a 1986 Oklahoma murder case, where charges were dropped after an alibi and private investigators aided by truckers. Benzoni says his experience shaped his legal path and views.
Governor Terry Branstad pledges familiar priorities including capital punishment drug testing and tax changes as he leads a Republican majority in both chambers for the 1997 98 session. House Democrat Dave Schrader says 15 new members energize the minority and welcomes a session of political contrast.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad marked his 5 112th day in office surpassing Robert Ray as the longest-serving governor in state history. The 50-year-old Mills attorney celebrated with staff at Terrace Hill after inaugurating in 1983 and reflecting on farm crisis times and current growth.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.