TV News Talent Viewed Through Viewer Lenses
A columnist analyzes how TV and print news are judged differently, noting management moves at KGAN and KCRG, shifts in on air roles, and the impact of audience preferences on ratings. The piece also reflects on the journalist’s career navigation and a departure from the Saturday column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGAN
Dave Towne
Mark Strehl
KCRG
Maggie Jensen
Dave Shay
Chuck Shaleen
Pete Seyfer
Kristin Dodd
Lori Stephens
Channel 2
Seyfer
Pete
China
Iran
Japan
Tom Davis
Pete Rose
Ayatollah
Hussein Ali Mantazeri
Deng Xiaoping
Noboru Takeshita
No decision on mule act at All-Iowa Fair meeting
All-Iowa Fair officials met Friday but did not decide whether mules may dive into a six foot pool at this year’s fair. They said more time is needed to gather information before a decision is released early Monday afternoon. Controversy arose as city officials, animal rights activists, City Veterinarian Russell Anthony and Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jaeger pushed to cancel the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Anthony
Bob Jaeger
Fair Board
Stop smoking effort launched in Cedar Rapids area
A COMMIT community plan to help 20 000 Cedar Rapids Marion smokers quit was unveiled at Brucemore. The University of Iowa project funded by the National Cancer Institute outlines a four year blueprint with resources including a Cessation Resource Guide a Smoker's Hotline and school and workplace programs to reduce tobacco use in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Brucemore
Cedar Rapids
Commit
University of Iowa College of Medicine
National Cancer Institute
Paul Pomrehn
University of Iowa
Marion
Pomrehn
NCI
U of I
State and mental hospital sued over alleged release of violent patient
Cedar Rapids man John J. Leonard sues the state and the Mental Health Institute of Independence in Linn District Court claiming negligence in treating and releasing Henry Parrish. Parrish attacked Leonard with a brick May 6, 1987, leaving Leonard severely injured and unconscious. The suit asserts Parrish was hospitalized April 5, 1987 for violent behavior and released April 27, 1987 without proper authority, while still dangerous. Leonard seeks damages to cover medical costs and injuries. Parrish later pled guilty to second degree kidnapping and received multiple sentences totaling decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mental Health Institute of Independence
John J. Leonard
Linn District Court
MHS
Henry Parrish
Leonard
Parrish
MHI
Bar manager and dancer charged with indecent exposure
Tassels Bar at 2937 Sixth St SW faced police action after patrons reported dancers exposing nipples. Anthony Divito Rees, 46, and Marleigh Wilcox, 18, were arrested. Wilcox also violated Florida burglary parole and awaits extradition. Rees released to appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tassels Bar
Sixth St
Anthony Divito Rees
Lexington Dr. NE
Marleigh Wilcox
Naples
Fla
James Barnes
Tassels
John W. Butcher
Roderick Walter
Florida
Linn County
Rees
Gazette Company Public Notices Details
Public notice text from The Gazette Company lists publication details and mailing rates for Cedar Rapids Iowa. It includes address 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 and postal information for subscriptions and deliveries.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Carer
U.S
Associated Press
Depeieien
Cedar Rapids * Inc
P.O
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FBI
St. Bettendorf
Eee
Black Hills Gold & Diamonds
Lebeda Mattress
Blackhawk Village
Cedar Falls
Liebke Hoyt Jewelers
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