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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1998
Page
1
Pete Sampras kisses the men's singles trophy after defeating Goran Ivanisevic in the Wimbledon final. He won 6-7 7-6 6-4 3-6 6-2 to claim his fifth Wimbledon singles championship.
Accent 4B reports that MTVs Real World cast members confront evolving relationships amid splits and shifting dynamics. The article highlights tensions, approach to separation, and potential new alliances shaping the season.
The SuperDisk offers high-capacity storage space compatible with conventional 34 inch floppy drives. Details in Computers, 10B.
The 13th annual Gazette Budweiser and Dale Lee Distributing Fourth of July Softball Spectacular crowned three champions. Details indicate top performances across divisions and standout plays by local teams in a festive tournament setting.
Executive Director Janet Blohm Pultz will update exhibits at the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah as she leaves pottery to direct museum operations. Details appear in Business Card, 1B.
The Gazette explores fresh corn on the cob ideas with butter. It suggests grilled crab and clam bake as a twist and features five seasoned butter varieties to try.
Festival director Nancy Wendler reflects on the 1998 11 day event amid heat storms and strong sponsor revenue. Attendance at the Cedar Rapids festival was down from last year but fireworks drew about 100000 spectators. Next year runs June 24 to July 4 with plans underway for 1999.
Sixty three percent of Iowa under thirty who registered this year identified as independents. Of 43 786 new registrants, 58 percent were independents, while 23.4 percent joined Republicans and 18.7 percent Democrats. Bruce Nesmith notes broader trend away from tribal party identity and argues parties remain relevant for campaigning.
A 18 by 24 foot American flag flown over Bever Avenue home for 13 years was torn down between 3 45 and 7 30 am. Karen Humbert said the flag disappeared as neighbors suspected pranksters. About 10 hours later a woman found the banner in her bushes and returned it with a help banner nearby.
Lansing leaders push to replace the toll bridge connecting Lansing Iowa and Wisconsin. They plan to meet Rep. Jim Nussle to seek funding and note the bridge carries about 2,500 vehicles daily with about 11 years of life left. Loss would disrupt local business and tourism.
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