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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1998

Page

2

Vandals Attack Chelsea Auto Shop Window

Hank Dvorak of Chelsea inspects a bullet hole in his automotive shop window after vandals fired four bullets and hurled two concrete blocks through the glass. Ramblin’ notes provide details.

Hank Dvorak Chelsea

Cross Burned in Palo Yard Targets Local Family

Palo police investigate hate crime after a cross was burned in a family's yard on a Sunday night. Details remain limited as authorities pursue leads and review evidence.

Palo

GM Recalls Nearly Million Cars Over Air Bag Failures

General Motors recalls nearly 1 million vehicles after 130 people are injured when air bags deploy without a crash. Details remain incomplete but the safety action targets multiple models and years.

General Motors

Vacuum cleaner buying tips for cleaners and homes

Consider the surfaces you will clean and allergies before selecting a vacuum. Evaluate noise level and user willingness to tolerate sound. Practical guidance from Accent 2C highlights matching features to daily cleaning needs.

Nicklaus to retire from PGA after 2000 majors

Jack Nicklaus, who finished sixth at last weekend's Seniors Player Championship in Dearborn Michigan, announced he will retire from PGA competition after playing all four major tournaments in 2000.

Jack Nicklaus Dearborn Mich

Pet health insurance urged by vets in Gazette

Vets recommend pet health insurance to support routine preventive care and ensure vaccinations are received, highlighted in Wednesday's Gazette.

Plan mixes offices apartments stores near Boyson Road

Developers propose a 60 acre mixed use project near Boyson Road and Council Street NE including 18 apartment buildings with more than 300 units, 17 office park structures along major streets, and an eight building commercial cluster possibly housing a bakery bookstore pharmacy florist or video store. Rezoning is under review with a Planning Commission hearing set for Aug 11 and a City Council vote possible late summer or fall. Local residents fear traffic and compatibility with nearby single family homes and several properties are already affected near Lily Pad Child Care Center and two south side homes.

Douglas Neumann Boyson Road Council Street City Planning Commission Steve Hershner Winthrop Rd Boyson Park 60Th St Hershner Lily Pad Council St C Avenue NE

Education tops issues in Washington Post poll for November vote

The Washington Post-ABC News poll shows education as the leading issue influencing voters for the midterm elections. It also highlights Social Security, tax reform, crime and health care as major concerns, with education-oversight and patient rights favored by Democrats and tax overhaul favored by Republicans.

Washington Post Washington — Education Washington Washington Post-Abc News

Murder trial focuses on how and why killing occurred

Jeff Sawvel, 23, of Oelwein, faces first degree murder in the fatal Nov. 15, 1997, shooting and beating of 70 year old Gehlen Quandt on the Quandt family farm east of Fayette. Prosecutors say after an argument Sawvel and friends shot Quandt then kicked and stabbed him. defense notes possible heat of passion and premeditation questions.

James Q. Lynch Iowa Bureau West Union Jeff Sawvel Gehlen Quandt Sawvel Oelwein Quandt Fayette Jeff Sawyer Nate Callahan Fayette County Wayne Saur Saur

Meskwaki Nation opens $18 million hotel addition at Tama

Meskwaki Bingo & Casino hosts grand opening for a five story hotel with 208 rooms and a new buffet. Tribal Chairman David Oldbear Sr cuts the purple ribbon on Proclamation Day. Officials predict a sellout next weekend with overflow plans and future expansion ideas. Wayne Newton performs at the 5,500 seat outdoor venue as the celebration continues.

Las Vegas Wayne Newton George Jones Patty Loveless Tim McGraw Meskwaki Tribal David Oldbear Sr Alan Young Meskwaki Bingo & Casino

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