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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1998
Page
1
Acting Iowa coach Jim Zalesky and Wisconsin coach Barry Davis share long standing ties beyond the Saturday dual meet. The background details reveal a rich connection through coaching lineage and competitive history that spans years.
Gazette editorial on page 6A argues new allegations put Clinton at a crisis point if true, framing it as a pivotal moment for the candidate and public trust.
Sports talk comes with the price of a haircut at Perry Mohler's shop in downtown Cedar Rapids. Details in Ramblin', 1B.
Vigorous job growth and low mortgage rates supported construction in 1997. The report notes stronger housing starts, signaling a rebound as builders respond to favorable market conditions.
Michael and Sarah topped baby names in 1997 per BabyCenter Inc. data published in Accent section 4B. The article highlights the most popular names and notes their cultural resonance.
Mississippi River mollusk exporters protest a state move to ban commercial harvest of washboard mussels. The Outdoor section notes concerns over livelihood and impacts on clamming communities along the river.
Young skaters from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas practice at Veterans Ice Rink with coaching and drills featured in Recraim Saturday's Gazette. The piece highlights community youth engaging in hockey in Iowa.
A Washington judge postponed Monica Lewinsky’s deposition in the Paula Jones case, delaying her first public appearance and buying time for her lawyers to negotiate. Prosecutors seek corroboration based on taped claims of a relationship and possible cover up. Starr subpoenas key White House aides and Vernon Jordan pledges to testify truthfully.
Cedar Rapids plans small rises in water sewer and solid waste charges with recycling seeing a major jump to 2.73 per month per household. total utility bill for an average home expected to rise modestly though not matching past two years high. Solid waste reform trims costs via staff cuts keeping overall spending near projections.
Iowa lawmakers hear that parking near the Statehouse is inadequate during sessions. David Ancell cites unsafe conditions and complaints from visitors and staff. A state ramp is explored with Gov Branstad’s backing, costing about 16 million for a 900 car facility.
Theodore Kaczynski pleads guilty to the Unabomber offenses in Sacramento, accepting a life sentence without parole to avoid federal execution. He admits 18 years of bombings that killed three and injured 29, while family member David Kaczynski expresses relief.
Pope John Paul II urged family and education choices in Cuba during his first full day, criticizing government limits on Catholic schooling and expressing concern over abortion access. He met Fidel Castro in a private 50 minute talks at the Palace of the Revolution, walking with a cane and sharing gifts with the Cuban leader.
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