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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1994
Page
1
Nancy Evans of Cedar Rapids is chosen as president of the Association of Junior League International. In 17 years with the Junior League of Cedar Rapids she has championed domestic abuse lobbying and now aims to push child health and other issues.
A citizens group attempted to mediate a fire protection dispute between Washington Township and Center Point but the effort was doused by the city. Details on page 1B.
Michael "Hawkeye" Herman, an Iowa native, opened a Freedom Festival blues show at home in Cedar Rapids. The performance promoted his black and gold nickname. Review on page 3B.
Bolivians rode a brief high as their World Cup dream surged Monday only to fade after Spain and the referees halted their bid. The glow of Bolivian fanfare gave way to disappointment as the match outcome shifted dramatically.
The weekly report released Monday gives crop quality scores with corn rated 95 percent good or excellent and soybeans at 91 percent. The details appear on page 5D and prices for commodities fell amid the strong crop outlook.
Elinor Day, 66, challenges norms by working while mothers stayed home, attending college in middle age, and securing a high-profile job after retirement. Neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette profile her enduring drive and achievements.
President Clinton replaces Mack McLarty as White House chief of staff with budget director Leon Panetta in a major administration shakeup. Alice Rivlin becomes OMB director and David Gergen shifts to the State Department while McLarty remains in a senior advisory role.
Defense contends Downs acted without intent to kill Gloria Heising on January 14 in Cedar Rapids. John Lane argues the crime lies between second degree murder and manslaughter while Assistant U.S. Attorney Bob Teig asserts first degree murder. The case marks the defense shift from insanity to bench trial.
The Clayton County E911 Board backed by Elert & Associates proposed renaming rural roads including Lavender and Pumpkin Ridge to Omega and 352nd Street. Residents led by Jay Kolker protested, pushing to restore historic names Buck Creek and others. The dispute centers on improved mapping versus preserving local names.
The Gazette promotes its In The Neighborhood project with a seven hour event at Redmond Park on Third Ave SE in Wellington Heights. The day features editor meetups, workshops, safety demos, gardening Q A, and a group photo with city officials.
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