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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1999
Page
1
A feature describes a Northeast Cedar Rapids backyard transformed into a lush utopia with thriving plants and decorative touches creating a private green retreat.
Iowans head to the polls for a special election on two proposed constitutional changes. One would curb spending growth, require a balanced budget and a rainy day fund. the other would require a 60 percent supermajority to raise or create taxes. Proponents argue taxpayer protection. opponents warn of potential harm in future recessions and local tax shifts. The race centers on organizational strength of groups like Iowans for Tax Relief and the Farm Bureau Federation.
Iowa produced two nationally known evangelists Billy Sunday and Robert Schuller. Sunday converted many during early century revivals, while Schuller now reaches about 30 million worldwide by television. Sunday was born near Ames on November 19, 1862 and later joined the Chicago White Stockings before pursuing evangelism.
Cedar Rapids police report two people aged about 79 and 50 to 60, plus a family dog, dead from shotgun wounds in a northeast Cedar Rapids residence. Neighbors say no sign of forced entry and robbery not likely motive. A shotgun in the house had been fired five times.
Critics argue St. Luke's Hospital ceded local autonomy after joining Iowa Health System four years ago. Former administrator Lou Blair and Cedar Rapids backers fear resources drain and loss of Cedar Rapids influence under the larger system. Supporters led by Dr. Stephen Vanourny say the affiliation strengthens the hospital and benefits from scale.
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