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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2000
Page
15
TELUS reports a non scientific poll showing public opinion on whether the Cedar Rapids landfill should be treated as essential. The poll notes it is not scientific and records today’s question about agreement with the designation.
Discussion outlines two main questions about modern civic life. Are anti immigration ads protected speech or bigotry and should driving with a cell phone be illegal. The forum invites reader opinions on urban public art projects and community impact.
Several MLK Day observances and surrounding public notices listed across Linn County. Events include memorial celebrations at Mount Mercy College and church services, a candlelight vigil, and a medical clinic at Jane Boyd Community House. County offices open. state and federal offices closed.
Sunday results include Iowa Illinois Pick 3 4 7 8 and Illinois Pick 3 Evening. Illinois Pick 4 Evening 5 4 3 7. Powerball 1 6 21 33 40 with Powerball 28. jackpot 12 million, no winner. Wednesday jackpot 14 million. Iowa Cash 4 Life 47 56 88 99. Saturday 100 000 Cash Game 19 23 25 26 27.
Mercy Jan 18 a son to Kimberly and Stephen McAtee of Dunham Drive Southwest and a son to Denise and Brad Willhite of Norman Drive Northeast. St Luke’s Jan 15 a daughter to Jeralyn Linnan Marsalli and Ray Marsaill of North Seventeenth Avenue Hiawatha and a son to Laurie and Jeremy Mead of Atkins.
The Gazette accepts death notices and obituaries Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm Saturday 12 30 pm to 7 pm Sunday and holidays 4 to 7 pm with a 7 pm daily deadline. Arrangements pending immediate survivors and a photo are published as news items. Other obituary material is 35 cents per word. Call 3988221 for details.
In Postville 23 year old Francisco Costilla was shot dead in his apartment in the early hours. Gerardo Quiroz Gonzalez, 23, is charged with first degree murder and held on a 500000 cash bond along with six others in jail. Local churches work to calm tensions amid ethnic tensions and a plan for a multilingual radio broadcast to ease communication among 21 ethnic groups.
The Carol Ann Apartments in Coralville, housing 20 to 30 tenants, were vacated after a six week notice ending Dec 31. The city took possession Jan 4 and plans demolition in the coming months. Tenants varied from accepting to angry about moving within 30 days.
Randall D. Luster is found guilty of possession of precursors with intent to manufacture meth and sentenced to up to five years. James E. Moore’s first degree robbery charge is dismissed for lack of evidence. Timothy M. Sprous guilty of unlawful use of credit cards and gets up to five years. judgment appealed to Iowa Supreme Court. Jordan A. Estep cited for violation of deferred judgment and given five year suspended sentence with probation and Hinzman Center residence. W. Hutchins pleads guilty to felonious firearm control, five year suspended sentence and probation. Dianne L. Flitsch pleads guilty to second degree theft and receives a deferred judgment with probation.
Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats plant manager Roger Vincent gave 20000 to Coe College for minority scholarships. President James Phifer said the fund promotes diversity and off campus experiences, aiding internship links with Quaker Oats and supporting first generation students.
City votes to reestablish a city clerk role while removing the city administrator rule. James Knott will serve as interim consultant up to 61 hours monthly at $13 with benefits. Karen Munter becomes interim city clerk at $14.05. Payroll clerk Beth Corell gains 40 hour weeks. City Hall closes noon to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday.
The Norway Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a special meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m in the Norway American Legion Hall to gather input on updating the citys comprehensive plan ECICOG planner David Correia said the plan will set a vision for Norways future and allow residents to influence local development ECICOG is assisting with planning for Robins Wellman Norway Coggan and Ely.
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