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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1998
Page
1
Members of the Alexander Lippisch Chapter of the Experimental Aviation Association will again offer free flights this summer to youths ages 8 to 18. The program aims to spark interest in aviation, with details in Ramblin 1B.
Iowans are asked to vote today with polls opening at 7 a.m. and voting continuing until closing. Voters will determine the governor and other officials as the day progresses. Details, 1B.
Monsanto, maker of agricultural and pharmaceutical products, is noted as part of American Home’s growth. The report mentions Holdens seeds, DeKalb Genetics acquisition, and broader corporate activity while noting other local items such as a community weight loss challenge and consumer promotions.
President Clinton abandoned his executive privilege claim in the Lewinsky investigation, signaling the Supreme Court may not act quickly on aide testimony. Starr criticized delays as Ruff disputed any obstruction claim, urging the process to run its course.
Dr. Chuck Huss, emergency department director at Mercy Iowa City, says he aborted his ascent about 1500 feet from Everest summit because his oxygen mask froze and he was losing balance. He states the decision was for safety and he felt at risk on the icy slope. Co workers welcomed him back with a reception.
Northwest Cedar Rapids neighbors plan to attend a 7 p.m. public hearing at City Hall on 84 acres between Rogers Road and F Avenue NW for a proposed rezoning to R-3 to allow up to 380 homes. Residents favor larger lots with R-2 or R-1 zoning to curb density and traffic. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously.
Former Palo City Clerk Christine Luke received 34650 dollars more than allowed over about six years. The audit says she prepared and signed payroll checks then had them countersigned by ex Mayor Larry Davenbaugh before endorsing them for herself. The report calls for reconciled utility records and stronger payroll controls.
An Iowa district judge ruled nude inmates have privacy rights during visual supervision by female guards in showers at Anamosa's Iowa State Penitentiary. The Department of Corrections installed a privacy screen in unit LAD-3 for inmate Michael Herlein, who sued. Officials may appeal if the order cannot be set aside due to Herlein not residing in LAD-3 anymore.
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