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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1994
Page
9
United Way of East Central Iowa announced on Thursday that the 1994 campaign has reached the $1 million mark, moving toward a $5 million goal. Campaign Chairman Barry Spear credited Trailblazer companies for $404,233 in pre campaign contributions and praised 14 loaned executives who supported the effort.
Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa hosts its largest fall exhibition of purebred and non-purebred cats at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Friends will hold a two day show with 10 am to 4 pm hours, admission 3 dollars for adults 1 dollar for children and 2 dollars for seniors. Breeders from several states will sell kittens and vendors offer cat accessories toys clothing and home items.
Scott Phelps, 30, of 330 Fourth Ave Marion, a construction worker for L L Pelling Co IA City, was shoveling asphalt from a truck on Williams Boulevard SW around 2 45 p m Thursday when the asphalt machine ran over his foot leaving him listed in fair condition at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids police said
Ten bands compete Saturday at Kingston Stadium for the Jefferson High School Marching Band Invitational. Admission is 4 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for students and seniors. Schedule lists Sumner at 7, Wilton 7:15, West Liberty 7:30, Mount Pleasant 7:45, Washington 8, Cresco 8:30, Keokuk 8:45, Cedar Rapids Prairie 9, Clinton 9:15, and Jefferson 9:30 with a demonstration by the Jefferson Band of Blue.
Johnson County Supervisor Patricia Meade questioned new plat policies seen as possibly halting development. The Zoning Department sought input from a state archaeologist and water expert about the Royal Oaks Subdivision, a 109 acre site near Highway 965 and 120th Street south of Swisher where 65 homes are planned. The board approved the application amid questions about new procedure authority and equal treatment of filings. John Shaw said the archaeologist was consulted due to potential Indian burial sites and none were found.
University of Iowa researchers led by Dr. Nancy Andreasen report thalamus circuitry differences in about 40 schizophrenia patients versus 40 controls. Using MRI and the BRAINS software, the study in Science suggests a central brain site for a possible common cause and improved treatment focus.
Central States Llama Conference brings more than 50 Midwest fanciers to Cedar Rapids for informational sessions and a llama show at Collins Plaza Hotel. Owners will discuss breeding and sales with llamas housed under a tent. admission is free. Llamas touted as easygoing, versatile animals used for wool, pets, pack and guard duties.
Four Missouri juveniles from Kirksville are ordered transferred to Iowa where authorities plan to prosecute as adults for the October killing of Rebecca Hauser. The Adair County judge set the transfer for Thursday with arrival expected within 24 hours and a November 3 hearing on adult prosecution. Hauser, a 1980 North Winneshiek graduate, was found dead in her car near Liscomb.
James Earle Green Jr. 26 of Cedar Rapids faces attempted murder and weapons charges after an Oct. 6 feud with William Moffit of Central City. Green fired twice at Moffit’s truck windshield. Moffit pursued, Green wrecked his motorcycle, and an accomplice vehicle picked him up. Green held on $39,800 bond in Linn County Jail.
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