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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2000
Page
20
The incoming freshmen at the U S Naval Academy endure a six week program with shaved heads grueling workouts and early wake times as parents worry. Iowa parents clubs offer guidance sharing experiences and serving as a support network for plebes and their families.
Iowa officials note dry conditions could reduce mosquito-breeding waters and lessen encephalitis risk for the elderly and children. State epidemiologist Dr. Russell Currier outlines a new sentinel chicken testing program, costing about 35000 dollars, to detect arboviruses this summer.
A $14 million expansion project at the Mitchellville state women's prison in Iowa is nearing completion. The Iowa Department of Corrections plan followed a group of residents and officials voicing needs for more secure housing and improved programs.
Prison officials describe a major expansion at the Mitchellville state women's prison including a new 184 bed dormitory 48 bed maximum security unit and a building for manufacturing furniture printing and computer imaging. The project adds a chapel and private funding seeks to improve counseling and reduce reoffending while inmates and staff numbers rise.
Linn District Court records show Lucas D. Smith of Cedar Rapids cited on deferred judgment terms for forgery with a five year suspended sentence and Hinzman Center residence up to a year. Lucas T. Randle found guilty of failing to appear for trial on attempted murder and willful injury, sentenced to up to five years. Joseph W. Bean of Plaistow pleaded guilty to meth possession and ephedrine intent to manufacture, fined $1,000 and up to 10 years. Steven E. Jordan Jr. cited on deferred burglary terms, two five-year suspended sentences and Hinzman Center residency. Patrick L. Lucas pleaded guilty to crack cocaine delivery, fined $1,000 and 10-year suspended sentence on probation. second delivery charge dismissed. Misty M. Hayes pleaded guilty by Alford plea to possession of precursors for meth, five-year suspended sentence and probation.
Senator Grassley told Iowa reporters that trade agreements pending before Congress could restore U S leadership in world trade. He cited the China and Africa bills as chances to act, urged swift action, and predicted passage after Memorial Day. He also backed modest gun safety measures if FBI checks at gun shows can be agreed.
Catalina Mendoza of Sterling faces first degree murder charges in the death of her newborn daughter Baby April Whiteside found April 10, 1999 near Riverdale Road by bicyclists. The autopsy showed the baby was born alive but the death cause remains undetermined. Bond is set at $1 million as Whiteside County investigators pursue the case and identify the father.
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