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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1998
Page
13
Non scientific poll notes Cedar Rapids baseball stadium bond issue question in Daily Notebook. CITYLINE contact numbers 363 7000 or 337 7000 used until 7 p m. Yesterday poll showed 22 percent yes 78 percent no on NEA funding.
Online forum Your Two CENTS on FYlowa lists discussion topics from education standards to healthcare, plus local government sessions and community events. notable items include Dan Quayle moderating a fundraiser, festivals, outdoor rides, writers workshop, and farmers markets with lottery results and local listings.
Mercy announces Petra a daughter to Julie and Steve Volesky of Alburnett and a daughter to Sylvester and Petra Levy of 1623 Parktowne Court NE. St Luke's lists a daughter for Bobbi Sills and Marty Mason of 15932nd Street NW and a son for Wendy and Jay Kleinschmidt of Walford and a son for Sandy and Chris Trainer of Center Point. Also a son to Narda and George Wall of 3000 Meadowbrook Drive SE and a daughter to Diana and Bruce Giebelstein of Clarence and a daughter to Andrea and Shane Selby of 259 Northview Place NE and a daughter to Kathleen and Gary Moore of 7826 Burr Ridge Court.
An ultralight plane lost control on takeoff at Marion Airport during a fly-in breakfast. No serious injuries were reported as the craft and a Seneca plane brushed along the taxiway. FAA is investigating.
Jerry Mull of Olin Iowa plans to kill his 650 pound bear Hamms after a 14 day waiting period following an attack on Mull. The bear previously endured two violent acts by outsiders and now the owner struggles with emotional conflict over ending the animal’s life.
The Thorpe family mourns a 40 foot lind en that stood at 3019 Mansfield Ave SE since 1976, a housewarming gift to photographer R J Thorpe. The tree split during the June 18 storm, half falling into a neighbor’s yard, the rest remaining. Thorpe hopes to plant a sapling and plans a family fireplace burial for the old friend.
A weekend storm in northern Iowa caused flooding and a dramatic river rescue at Decorah after more than three inches of rain fell. Rescuers aided campers trapped by rising waters as tornadoes and hail swept the region.
A canoe trip near Decorah and Iowa City hikers escaped rising floodwaters as the Upper Iowa River flooded the campsite at 11:30 p.m. Divers helped rescue the seven campers after they maneuvered into trees and were pulled to shore. No injuries reported.
Local agencies seek volunteers across programs: United Way leaders promote volunteerism. RSVP connects seniors 55 plus with placements. Crisis Center trains crisis counselors. Adventureland needs child chaperones on July 16. Linn County Day Care seeks computer tutors 3 to 5 pm. Boys and Girls Club lists clerical, tutoring and supervision roles. Call the listed numbers to volunteer.
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