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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1992
Page
13
Mesquakie tribal leaders remain divided over hiring Grand Casinos Inc. to build and operate a multimillion dollar casino near Tama. A 3-2 vote upheld a seven year contract granting Grand Casinos 40 percent of profits while the tribe would receive 60 percent and about 1000 jobs would be created.
Ellis Park hosts an 8 p.m. Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert directed by Frank Piersol. Soloist David Lang will perform Auld Lang Syne arranged by Mantia. Lang, a 1988 UI grad and 1987 Falcone winner, will tour Europe this summer with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music and teach at Central City.
Six Cedar Rapids departments join CITYLINE City Connection providing tips on fire safety water use library events animal licensing and tree care plus job listings from the Personnel Department. Call 363 7000 and press category 8500 for a menu. The service runs 24 7 and is free in the local area.
Southeast Iowa Riverboat Commission votes 6 to 3 for a Burlington plan that would bypass Keokuk. Keokuk’s delegation opposed the move while developers pursued potential boats for Keokuk Fort Madison, as Steamboat Development Corp exits Iowa on July 5. The Diamond Lady and Emerald Lady end operations, ending riverboat service to three cities.
Marion Iowa couple Jerry Cada and his wife returned from a two week visit to Czechoslovakia where they observed widespread talk of unity and the eventual division into two states. Leaders Klaus and Meciar agreed to separate the nation by Sept. 30 with parliaments to finalize details, while concerns linger about Slovakia’s economic prospects.
Bethel Sylvester devotes much of her time to helping others as an After Care Counselor at Murdoch Funeral Homes. Her work blends empathy with practical support, guiding people of all ages through difficult times and finding meaning in making a difference daily.
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