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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1998
Page
1
Outdoor writer Julie McClellan of Martelle shot four turkeys in 20 days earning a turkey grand slam. The report highlights her success and notes her role as a writer and photographer.
Washington High coach Jim Voss announces early retirement citing a change in health care coverage. Details appear in the 1C section.
A trucker received a parking citation but will not face charges in the death of Iowa City controller. Details, 1B.
US West Communications aims to partner with another firm to offer a flat rate of 10 cents per minute for long distance calls. The plan, noted in Details 5B, outlines a cooperative pricing strategy likely to affect consumer billing and competitive positioning.
Martha Stewart reveals two salsa recipes featuring fruit as key ingredients. Accent section 15A provides detailed steps and serving suggestions for both mixes.
Jerry Seinfeld leaves the hit show richer and headlines his future path. The article notes his plans beyond the sitcom and previews TV Vision in Saturday's Gazette.
The Senate approved a broad overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service 97 to 0 to create an oversight board of non-government members and expand taxpayer rights. Iowa senators Grassley and Harkin supported the bill, which costs 18.3 billion over 10 years and funds reforms by restricting corporate write offs and enabling Roth IRA conversions. The measure aims to shift IRS culture toward customer service ahead of House conference action.
A Senate plan would suspend penalties and interest if the IRS fails to contact a taxpayer within a year and remove the failure to pay penalty for installment agreements. It expands innocent spouse protections and shifts burden of proof to the IRS in court. An independent appeals process, a nine member private sector board, and an inspector general for tax policy are proposed enhancements.
Cedar Rapids police will begin enforcing Iowa's proof of insurance law immediately. Officers will stop drivers and request insurance cards, with first offenses carrying a 100 dollar fine and second offenses possibly seizing plates and registration.
Cedar Rapids firefighters Scofield and Thiesen have dismissed claims in a federal suit against four command staff. The action remains, however, to seek an injunction against the department over free speech rights with ongoing talks possible.
Entomologist John Haanstad warns of an inch long gypsy moth arriving at County Estates west of Hiawatha from a Detroit table. IDA and USDA plan Bt spraying on May 13 and 20 for five acres, starting at 1 p.m., with 81 households notified. Bt targets only gypsy moths and caterpillars, posing no danger to people or animals.
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