22 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1988
Page
1
A project in Amana is described as a boon for the Old Creamery Theatre, signaling economic support and cultural impact for the venue. The piece notes community enthusiasm and potential funding or development linked to the theater's future.
Team officials say a name change for Cedar Rapids new CBA franchise is possible from Slammers to Silver Bullets. The shift depends on a potential sponsorship with Adolph Coors Co.
Wry line notes many run for office because they expect to relax on the job once elected. The quip frames public service as a seat for easy posture and limited effort.
Letters, a postcard, two photos, and enclosing envelope of Anne and Margot Frank travel from Iowa to be sold in New York by Swann Galleries on Oct 25. Dated April 27 and 29, 1940, the English notes show the girls in their fifth and upper grades with Montessori schooling.
Michael Dukakis accepted the Democratic presidential nomination and vowed to lead the party back to the White House. He declared the Reagan era over and urged reform, highlighting competence over ideology and praising Jesse Jackson while pledging a new era of greatness for America.
In Des Moines observers note Jesse Jackson dominated the convention despite not clinching the nomination. Jackson’s Iowa backers see historic delegate gains while shifts in allegiance favor Dukakis ahead of further battles through the fall.
Tom Aller leaves as executive assistant to Cedar Rapids City Council after 30 years to become executive vice president and chief operating officer of 2001 Development Corp. The new private consortium targets downtown growth with Aller handling day-to-day operations from the Teleconnect building.
Kara Schatz, a 25-year-old from West Union, won the Iowa Lottery million dollar wheel jackpot of one million dollars. She plans to celebrate with champagne and buy a convertible, invest via 20 annual installments, and reward her boyfriend’s dog with a new collar. She works at Spirits and Such liquor store.
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