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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1992
Page
2
Mike Royko questions whether the Rodney King case justified rioting and looting. He contrasts appearances of anger with opportunistic theft and argues that violence harms real justice while acknowledging King's injury and potential legal payoff.
The announcement notes a May 9 tournament date with a registration deadline by 6 p.m. Friday May 8. Call sponsor Harris Discount of Iowa City at 338-9565 for forms. The Gazette addresses accuracy complaints at 398-8313.
A Gazette preview notes three concerts in the Cornell College Spring Music Festival. The festival began Friday with a flutist, continues tonight with the Guild Trio, and ends Sunday afternoon with a vocal recital.
A packed May events list across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City includes Teeny Tiny Folk puppets at Cedar Rapids Public Library and Young Puppeteers Festival at Iowa City Public Library. Broadway tribute by Ronald McDonald House Players at Riverside Theatre. Brighton Beach Memoirs at Dows Theatre and Madeline’s Rescue at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Grand Hotel and Dancers shows, a Red Ribbon Ball, and outdoor outings by Hawkeye Hikers. Several festivals, book displays, and science talks round out a diverse cultural weekend.
Morning Dragon Boat Festival practice sessions move along the Iowa River from Jones Park to Solon on a 40 mile leg with a breakfast stop in Solon, sponsored by Hawkeye Bicycle Association. Iowa City Sampler features a 10 km volks march starting at Shelter No 3 Upper City Park. Event times begin at 9 a.m. and 8 a.m. respectively.
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