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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1997
Page
13
A public forum on the Eric Shaw death is set for March 2 from 1 30 to 5 30 p m at the Iawa City Public Library room A. The event is organized by Citizens for Justice and Accountability in the Death of Eric Shaw.
The page lists Powerball and state lottery numbers with outcomes. No Daily Millions or Super Cash winners last night. Upcoming prizes include a Wednesday jackpot of 420000 and a $4 million 6 of 54 drawing. Other games shown include Iowa Super Cash, Daily Millions, and Illinois Pick 3 and 4 draws.
Vital statistics list births on February 28 and March 1 at Mercy and St. Luke's. Doreen Feist and Jeff Feist welcomed a daughter in Marion, and Jennifer Fredrickson and Tom Fredrickson added a daughter. At St. Luke's Raelle Myers and others welcomed two daughters and two sons in Marion and nearby areas, with names including Stigge Chichelly Brubaker Harrington and Tamoglia Bonser.
The Gazette notes two Waterloo area women told Cedar Rapids police they saw a man masturbating in a stairwell at Five Seasons Parkade on First Ave NE. Suspect described as 5 ft 2 in, middle aged with a large belly, thick blond hair, green or khaki shirt or jacket. Police could not locate him.
Mercy Women's Center hosted a daylong $25 retreat at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha for 55 women but expected double demand. Attendees learned Tai Chi stress relief and financial planning from Bonnie Malone and Sylvia Brim while Rev. Jenna Jensen delivered uplifting humor. A fall follow up is planned due to high interest.
Jazette staff writer describes Grinnell Middle School students crafting a life size android with a Nixon mask for a head and a pillow midbody aid. The eight minute skit showed six human acts despite a pillow mishap, highlighting teamwork and on the fly fixes as about 600 students from 20 Eastern Iowa districts competed at Kirkwood Community College.
Ninety historic photos from Mount Vernon taken earlier this century are displayed in Mount Vernon Through the Looking Glass at the History Center. The opening Saturday features eight life themes from family life to commerce with 90 images from glass negatives, all on loan and curated by the History Center and Mount Vernon residents.
Dense fog caused a two vehicle collision on Highway 151 in Dubuque County injuring one driver and led to two Cedar Rapids Airport flight cancellations. The fog blocked morning travel as milder air moved in behind a passing cold front.
Cedar Rapids firefighters showcased new carbon monoxide detection equipment at City Council and Taylor Neighborhood Association meetings. Three stations are equipped, and with training the crew aims to better diagnose poisoning and locate sources in homes. A video educational effort and presentations to neighborhoods and groups are planned to raise public awareness.
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