17 Mar 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1990
Page
1
A compact update from the sports page highlights recent scores and notable stories from section B. Key results, player notes, and upcoming games are summarized with emphasis on local teams and standout performances.
A brisk morning parade steps off in Cedar Rapids as residents gather for St. Patrick’s Day celebration. A lawsuit is filed on behalf of a teenager killed on I 380 while fleeing four older youths, reported on Page 2A.
The governor proclaims Dubuque County a disaster area prompting relief measures. The report notes concurrent coverage on veto overrides involving Gov. Branstad and related state actions, with further details on pages 4A and 9A.
Money-Life Investors Insurance Co of Cedar Rapids celebrates three decades of operation on 30th anniversary features and milestones on page 6B. The firm notes steady growth, local engagement, and continued plans for service expansion.
Iowa Senate committee rejected a 50 cent surcharge on each boxing or wrestling ticket to fund amateur boxing, a move backed by House supporters. WWF opposition cited potential event cancellations at Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Center and Des Moines Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, and wary lawmakers warned of broader surcharge proposals.
Bankruptcy Judge Michael Melloy approved Cedar Rapids Meats Co to borrow 235000 to cover a 160000 payroll plus insurance and inspection costs as Farmstead Foods heads toward liquidation. Cedar Rapids Meats may borrow up to 75000 weekly until the next hearing on April 10.
The University of Iowa proposes a 7.3 percent increase in residence hall charges next fall to offset rising costs, with Iowa State seeking 4.6 percent and Northern Iowa 4 percent. Regents will consider preliminary approval at a Wednesday meeting in Iowa City.
An Eastern Iowa television feature premieres this afternoon on Page 5B detailing a Mississippi River focused fishing show. The program highlights local anglers, river ecology, and angling tips while showcasing regional scenery and community interest in the river’s fish species.
Brazil's new president moves to trim government spending to confront a deep economic crisis. The measure signals a fiscal tightening plan aimed at stabilizing the economy and restoring investor confidence amid rising deficits.
A light humorous note suggests ditching formal wear for loafers to escape restrictive ties and embrace casual footwear, framing a playful wardrobe shift. The brief urges a simple, stylish alternative for those weary of constraining dress codes.
In a Cedar Rapids courtroom Randy Smith and Jody Apone watched Gary Linn Robinson, 20, receive a 50 year term for second degree murder of Arthur Snyder II. The family voiced no remorse, noting Robinson shed a tear for himself, not the victim, as the sentencing concluded quickly.
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