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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1998
Page
1
Willa Campbell portrays Rosie the Riveter in a skit with two McKinley Middle School seventh graders. The trio, featuring activist Gloria Steinem as a guest, heads to a national contest next week for a women’s rights themed presentation.
Former University of Iowa wrestler Terry Steiner will take part in the Free style World Team Trials. The trial event features athletes vying for a spot on the U S national team as part of the qualifying process.
The Bulls defeated the Jazz 86 to 82 in Game 4 to seize a 3-1 NBA Finals lead. Chicago needs one more victory for its sixth championship this decade as the series heads toward a decisive game.
Money magazine places Cedar Rapids sixth in its regional livability category based on city size and regional data. The ranking highlights strong urban amenities and quality of life factors influencing residents and potential movers.
A community forum in C R tackled gun violence in media and entertainment. Participants urged reducing violence in coverage and entertainment, presenting both sides of gun control.
The article describes efforts to stock hundreds of brook trout in a remote Delaware County stream to preserve the genetic makeup of the wild South Pine brookies from Allamakee County. Details appear in Outdoor in Friday's Gazette.
Retired Gen Colin Powell urged booster efforts to mobilize volunteers as the nation enjoys peace and prosperity. He led a two day Iowa summit at Drake University with about 2 000 registrants from 94 counties and urged a locally driven mix of private and public groups to expand mentoring and community service.
A group of union members in Iowa City plans to launch a Johnson County Labor Party with a convention at AFSCME Hall. Organizers say the aim is to build an independent party for working people, with goals including health care reform and a guaranteed job for all.
The Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids to host the Iowa Republican Party First-in-the-Nation Gala featuring 11 presidential hopefuls and Marilyn Quayle. Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating and Jack Kemp were set to speak but canceled. Construction begins with a 40 foot stage, two video screens, and a large media presence planned for the event.
The Senate approved a marriage penalty tax break as part of the tobacco bill, with a 50 48 party line vote after Democrats failed to block the measure. Gramm said the plan offers a tax rebate for couples earning under 50 000 and allows self employed individuals to deduct full health insurance costs starting January.
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