20 May 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1992
Page
1
The field for Cedar Rapids mayor widens to eight hopefuls after the resignation of Don Canney. The strongest challenger to Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock, who has Canney’s backing, seems to be Bob Schorg, a veteran Teamster. Details on page 1B.
Eastern Iowa officials hailed the 1992 Inc. 500 Conference as mission accomplished Tuesday while Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area executives from fast growing private firms explored expansion prospects. Details on page 5C.
The 6th Judicial District Community Corrections Board will name its new administrative building after its longtime chair William Faches, who has prosecuted defended and rehabilitated criminals for nearly 35 years. Details on page 1B.
Cedar Rapids scout Chuck Davisson leads Minnesota Timber Wolves toward the college draft. The struggling team aims to improve its fortunes with new selections as the draft nears. Report from the Hlas column, page 1C.
Food as medicine gains attention in science as researchers explore diet’s role in staying well. The Thursday Gazette’s Health & Science page surveys how future therapies may rely on nutrition rather than prescriptions.
A Gazette editorial urges the Legislature and Governor Terry Branstad to cut spending before signing a sales tax increase. It argues expenditures rise faster than revenues and warns of a fiscal crack until taxes are controlled. It calls taxpayers to voice opinions via phone to officials today.
A 16 year old driver from rural Cedar Rapids could be tried as an adult after Linn County prosecutors requested transfer of the vehicular homicide charge against Joseph Drish. A June 15 juvenile court hearing will decide on the motion and potential transfer.
Democratic leaders and Gov. Branstad signaled a tempered approach ahead of a special session. Branstad seeks budget reform including property tax freezes, Medicaid changes, and repeal of the consultants tax. House and Senate leaders promise bipartisan consideration while opposing Medicaid cuts.
Black Hawk County Attorney outlines in opening statements how Gary Buck slit Darren Gerdeman’s throat at close range with a pellet gun shot, then held the boy over a tub and cut his neck to the bone until he died. Buck, living with Darren’s mother Trenia Gerdeman, claimed the boy ran away as authorities found the body in a picnic cooler two hours later. The non jury trial before Judge James Bauch is set to conclude Friday.
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