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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1998
Page
1
Valley CEW fans cheered as their team beat Sac City 55 to 45 on Monday at the girls state basketball tournament in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids Jefferson was set to face defending Class 4A state champion Ankeny today.
Ramblin' notes show snails swamping the Washington Iowa waste water facility. tiny slimy mollusks clog pipes and affect operations at the plant. details in Ramblin' on page 1B.
Chinese activist Harry Wu spoke in Iowa City last night accusing the Chinese government of organ sales and forced abortions as gross violations of human rights. He urged international awareness and action.
An airway ear device called EarPlanes helps travelers equalize cabin pressure during flights. The low cost implant or accessory claims to cut common ear pain and discomfort tied to takeoffs and landings, offering a simple solution for frequent flyers and first-time travelers alike.
David Sykes of Noah's Ark animal shelter in Fairfield criticizes lawmakers for inaction on strengthening animal cruelty statutes. The report notes 17 cats bludgeoned to death last March and questions protection for shelter animals.
Pet owners are reminded that oral disease is the most common health issue for pets. The article explains that dental problems can be prevented controlled and often reversed with proper care and regular checkups.
Central Iowa endured 40 to 50 mph winds that created 12 foot drifts and subzero wind chills. I-80 stayed open while travel bans and snowdrifts closed many ramps and roads. Tama County reported up to 12 inches of snow and ISU canceled classes as the National Guard aided snow removal.
A powerful storm wreaks havoc across the Midwest killing eight and disrupting travel and business. Snowplows struggle on gravel roads in East Iowa while livestock operations face added challenges. Legislature faces quorum issues as weather halts proceedings and more storm coverage appears on inside pages.
University of Iowa plans a 4.3 percent rise for double-occupancy rooms with 20 meals weekly. Iowa State proposes a 7.5 percent increase. Regents staff to review. final rates set March 18 in Ames for the 1998-99 year amid repair costs from 1993 flood damage and FEMA reimbursements.
Steve Gravelle reports on 18 year old Terry Phillips Jr from 284 66th Ave SW who faced a day longer in Linn County Jail due to a warrant for failing to appear on a traffic citation. He had pleaded guilty to driving on an expired license and was not released as expected.
In Pristina and across Kosovo 75000 ethnic Albanians protest for foreign aid as diplomats in London press for a Yugoslav arms embargo and withdrawal of riot police within 10 days. Albright warns Milosevic faces new sanctions if demands are not met.
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