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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 2003
Page
13
The U S Senate agreed to earmark $10 million to combat meth production in Iowa. Funding will support programs like a Drug-free Workplace Coordinator, a Meth Safe House, and other prevention intervention and treatment efforts. Senator Chuck Grassley helped secure the funds amid ongoing House negotiations.
A man fled a Cedar Rapids domestic dispute at 118 Second Ave SW and led three squad cars on a five minute chase through the west side at speeds up to 70 mph. He crashed and was arrested at Second Street and 12th Avenue SE with minor scrapes and held on suspicion of eluding police.
Charles Waychoff, 21, of Waterloo pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and causing serious injury by vehicle in the death of Grant Wheeler, 35, Cedar Falls, from a September 27 crash during a drag race. Waychoff also fined 1750 dollars and ordered to pay 150000 dollars to Wheeler’s estate. Andrew Schmitt, 20, of Waterloo, received a two year sentence earlier this month.
US District Court Judge James Gritzner rejected on Thursday a motion to dismiss federal child pornography charges against Mark Herbert Adams, 46, of 1401 Ridge Street. Adams is accused of asking a 17-year-old neighbor in December 2001 to star in a pornographic video.
Police called to a domestic disturbance at 1637 13th St NW in Cedar Rapids found stolen mail, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and cocaine in the home of Jody Bates a 46 year old postal service supervisor Bates was released after an initial court appearance on charges of assault causing bodily injury and marijuana possession He is barred from contacting his wife Ann Bates pending a February 18 hearing and must attend batterers education. Ann Bates reported discovering a bag of mail Bates brought home from work. Authorities noted Bates had access to a large amount of mail at Cedar Rapids central post office and investigators are assessing potential federal charges and extent of mail loss.
A juror in the David Keegan murder case claims another juror smelled of alcohol during deliberations. Keegan, 18, was found guilty of first degree murder and second degree robbery in the January 6 2002 lethal Blu degoning death of pizza delivery man Greg Wells. Attorneys seek guidance from Judge Amanda Potterfield ahead of a February 7 hearing on a possible new trial.
Cedar Rapids Streets Department crews descend on Indian Creek to improve drainage and reduce flood risk while also performing winter maintenance. Streets Commissioner Don Thomas emphasizes ongoing work beyond snow removal, including sidewalk repair pothole filling and de icing bridges and hills.
Matt Schill remembers 1960s price drops and cans from street ditches. He recalls room and board costs at Douglas Aircraft in California and truck driving wages in Iowa. He began picking up cans 11 years ago after a ruptured aorta. He and his wife raised eight children.
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