26 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1991
Page
1
The Pape family of Eldorado endures multiple hardships after their 3-year-old daughter is injured in a July 11 fire north of West Union. Details on page 1B.
The Volga Volunteer Fire Department is expanding its work by constructing a new fire station. Volunteers will continue firefighting duties while the building progresses. Details appear on page 1B.
Thousands of RAGBRAI riders rode from Grinnell to Amana on Thursday boosting local activity and economy along the route. More details on page 3B.
Sen. Tom Harkin cautioned two Iowa House members not to jeopardize the Avenue of the Saints project by opposing the bill. Republican Reps. Jim Nussle and Jim Leach oppose a gas tax included in the bill. Details on page 6B.
Rangers at several Linn County parks report few problems with loud campers disturbing others. The brief note indicates general calm with minimal issues, with more details on page 4C.
The Iowa high school baseball tournament nears with Norway seeking another championship in its final season. Details on page 1C.
A lighthearted quip notes the odd habit of eating in a car as a humorous take on drive-through meals. The joke hinges on a playful twist about consuming food while on the go.
Gov. Terry Branstad is slated to announce a multimillion dollar expansion of Cargill's Cedar Rapids corn starch and syrup plant at 1710 16th St SE with new office, production and warehouse space. Details were not released. sources say the project may create jobs and extend west of the current facility.
LeFebure of Cedar Rapids will cut 70 office positions at its corporate headquarters by year end reducing total staff to about 1,150. About 475 locals work there including 270 at HQ. The firm, owned by Inter Innovation AB of Sweden, says cuts follow a McKinsey study and target HQ functions while production jobs remain.
Senator Grassley calls for a separate POW MIA investigative panel amid new claims of Americans held in Southeast Asia. He says current government figures are tainted by debunkers and conspiracists, and he seeks a neutral, independent review.
Cory Murray, 22, of 1422 First St. SW, was charged with simple assault for throwing a plate of spaghetti at Officer John Gales during a disturbance call. He resisted arrest and stomped on an officer’s finger, with additional charges for interference with official acts and public intoxication. He remained jailed Thursday on a $3,900 bond.
After two years in bankruptcy proceedings the downtown Iowa City Holiday Inn will be sold to Cedar Rapids based Larken Inc. The Resolution Trust Corp. accepted the bid of 10.5 million dollars with closing set for December 31. AEGON USA is negotiating partial financing though no commitment yet.
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