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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1999
Page
1
A banker and a stock broker in East Iowa say the Federal Reserve’s rate increase will have a slightly negative impact. Details, 5B.
Water levels at Coralville Lake are high enough to close most boat ramps. Local authorities report closures affecting access for boaters and recreation. Further details pending from the agency.
Former Iowa Hawkeye forward J R Koch was selected by the New York Knicks in the NBA draft's second round. The pick marks Koch's return to professional basketball after a notable college career at Iowa.
Brian Caskey, 15, of Williamsburg, shows a 51 inch paddlefish caught Monday in the Cedar River near the 5 in 1 Bridge in downtown Cedar Rapids. Paddlefish are rarely seen that far up the Cedar.
Rick Smith reports Johnson County election officials urge voting on constitutional amendments during general elections to improve turnout. The Tuesday odddate special election drew 24.1 percent participation with most voters opposing two tax and spending amendments, highlighting ballot placement concerns and drop off effects.
George W. Bush raised 36.25 million dollars in the first half of 1999, shattering political fund‑raising records. The total, from more than 75,000 donors including 30 percent from Texas, widens his lead over rivals and could forego federal matching funds in the primary season.
After Tuesday's election, supporters and opponents each claim victory on two constitutional amendments. The spending cap lost 51 to 49 percent, while the 60 percent supermajority failed 52 to 48. Iowa Democratic Central Committee chair Rob Tully called it a resurgence for grass roots organizing, and Republican Dee Stewart framed it as a step forward for government philosophy.
Cedar Rapids teens Casey and Mike, both 18, entered the South Park film by using tickets to another movie and slipping into the R rated showing at Wynnsong 12. City manager Jan Zeijstra said some older teens exploited the age verification system while some parents allow access without a guardian.
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