16 Jan 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1992
Page
1
State climatologist Harry Hillaker says the recent bitter cold was mild by standards and temporary. He explains El Nino shifts the jet stream north reducing cold air buildup and expects the weather to moderate soon.
Hillaker notes a mild stretch ahead if forecasts hold but recalls a brutal start to winter. The piece cites Iowa experiencing its coldest November in 111 years, with bone chilling winds shaping the season and local outlook.
In Cedar Rapids a dispute blocks a downtown ground transportation center food court as restaurant owners oppose federal funding for the project. Details on page 1B.
CRST International of Cedar Rapids and a corporate donor foundation commit 150000 dollars to establish the city’s first corporate donor-advised fund. The Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation will manage the donation and its details appear on page 4C.
District Court judge approves State Insurance Commissioner David Lyons plan to distribute 18.7 million dollars to 83 of 88 municipalities that invested in the Iowa Trust Fund. Details and chart on page 7B.
Iowa residents reported fewer total crimes in 1990 than 1989 while violent offenses rose. The Iowa Department of Public Safety released the figures on Wednesday with more details on page 8B.
A TV spot recalls the old adage about feed a cold or starve a fever and notes the frequent mix up between colds and influenza. The piece promises page 1C details clarifying symptoms and distinctions.
The Iowa men's basketball team defeated Illinois 74 to 69 at Carver Hawkeye Arena marking their first Big Ten win. Iowa pulled ahead in the second half behind strong defense and timely scoring from its core lineup.
A light item notes a property litigation specialist humorously described as a fence lawyer. The brief teases a legal angle about boundary issues without details or specific names.
NASA ends suspension of Rockwell Collins Avionics and Communications Division in Cedar Rapids after a federal indictment overcharges. The action allows bidding on federal contracts again and signals restored contractor status for Collins, with spokesman Terry Francisco noting bids on hold will be reconsidered.
Roberta DeBoer sobbed over a Iowa custody case as an Iowa Supreme Court ruling keeps a Linn County order forcing the DeBoers to surrender their infant daughter to the natural father. Attorney Gary Robinson said he will seek a review by a panel of justices before January 23.
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin plans a weekend media blitz in New Hampshire to revive his presidential bid. His campaign buys double the TV time of front runner Bill Clinton, with ads seen about 12 times per viewer. One ad filmed in Manchester targets job losses and economic rebuilding.
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