17 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1989
Page
1
A new survey shows Iowans favor improved education and support financing changes. State task force reports emphasize using historical context to prepare students for the future, outlining education reforms and budgeting insights.
The Iowa news note reports that a lack of foreign language courses did not affect the selection of C.R. as the new foreign language teacher of the year. The Waterloo item discusses a murder suspect interview published instead of an appeal. A Cedar Rapids conference ends with a push for more citizen involvement. A new division of labor brings another director to the University of Iowa laser research center.
This week poor drying conditions threaten the completion of Iowa's corn harvest. Brentoi Banks reports a 30 percent rise in net income in the third quarter. Bills defeat previously undefeated Rams 23 20 ending all unbeaten NFL teams.
A lighthearted note about a backyard barbecue turning into a family affair with dogs and burgers taking center stage. The line plays on the phrase gone to the dogs to describe the playful scene and tasty spread.
Banc Iowa Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids has been placed in federal conservatorship by the Resolution Trust Corporation as of late June after becoming insolvent. The bank will reopen with normal operations and depositors are advised to contact branch managers or RTC agent Jerry Brandt for deposits exceeding 100000.
In Davenport Cedar Rapids 19 year old Jeffery Hass listened to a taped May 9 confession in which he claimed Leah War a Kennedy High School senior was strangled during a fight after prom. Hass cried as the D I agent questioned him and described events at his Cedar Rapids apartment.
The Dow Jones rose 88.12 points to 2657.38 as blue chips rebound from Friday’s 190.58 loss. Markets zigzagged with 975 declines, 749 gains, and 279 unchanged while analysts weigh the significance of the rebound.
Victoria Waller faces second degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing her husband in the heart with a serrated steak knife. Defense attorney Grady argues the act was a mistake and lacks malice necessary for murder, seeking involuntary manslaughter instead. The couple had quarrelled at a Teamsters Hall event before returning home late at night.
Des Moines Iowa residents show apathy toward radon risks despite Iowa leading in gas concentrations. ISU Extension Service coordinator Jim Cain urged action at a Statehouse news conference, noting radon exposure from homes exceeds several radiation risks and calls for testing.
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