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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2002
Page
11
Police at Iowa State University investigated the death of a student at Fiiley residence hall after friends reported the missing man. Officers located the body Thursday morning and released few other details.
Marion High School crowned senior Leah Kinnard queen and Wade Burrel king at a Thursday night coronation. Leah is the daughter of George and Cheryl Kinnard. Wade is the son of Mark and Connie Cole. Also honored were queen hopefuls Jessica Clark Chelsea Dirks Amanda Murray Candice O Connell and king hopefuls Eric Bennett Chris Clendenen Nick Livingston Corbin Olds.
Cedar Rapids Xavier High School named its homecoming queen Jamie Spoden and king Peter Gierut during a Thursday night coronation. Also honored were candidates Dani Anderson Kelli Ekland Kristin Konchar Angela Meyer Carli Mullinex and Sean Brady Austin DeCamp Jeff McClure Austin Philipp Shay Zeller. The Gazette offers a free workshop on submitting club news with three sessions on Oct 19 in the Nile Kinnick Conference Room at 500 Third Ave SE. Reserve at (319) 398-8299 or 1-800-397-8200 extension 8299.
Incumbent Republican Jim Leach and Democrat Julie Thomas will appear Oct 25 at Southeastern Community College for an hourlong forum in the Little Theatre. The district covers 14 southeast Iowa counties from the Missouri border to Linn County. The event is hosted by the Burlington West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and The Hawk Eye. A prior debate is set for Oct 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. via Gazette KCRG TV9 Iowa Farmer Today.
A central Iowa man in his 70s died from West Nile virus and the Des Moines Register identified him as Russell Adams, 77, of Churdan. The state reported 34 human cases and the national total nears 2,800 with 148 deaths. Mosquito activity declines with cooler weather and officials urge homeowners to remove water pools and fix screens.
Springville director Scott Weber rebuilt the Marching Orioles from 16 to more than 50 members. The group will be the smallest band competing Saturday at the Iowa High School Music Association Marching Band Festival at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids, hosted by Washington High School.
Weber says his Springville band of 239 students in grades 7 through 12 has shown great improvement since August. The Class A group participates in the Iowa High School Music Association Marching Band Festival at Kingston Stadium 2205 Forest Dr SE Saturday at 9 15 a m with $1 student and $5 adult admission Cedar Rapids hosts the Northeast District event with 12 Class A schools statewide.
Nick Nassif, 80, recalls the old days when fire crews rushed to fires with a funny, dangerous rhythm. He reflects on safety, changes, and near misses while noting none were seriously hurt. The piece previews more memories on page 2B.
Cedar Rapids Iowa man Chris Holder received 3823 dollars after suing over a finger condom found in a Hamburger from a Hardee’s drive through on Oct 21 2000. He claimed OCD worsened and now avoids fast food. His wife testified to the incident and its shocking reaction.
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