09 Sep 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1989
Page
1
A compact city-set story blends witches and nuns with inner-city teachers and a pair of buddy cops. The cast navigates community tensions, magical mishaps, and crime fighting in a textured urban vignette.
Wayne Moldenhauer of Dubuque announces his bid to represent Iowa's 2nd District. The item appears in the 2A section. The page also notes a race to finish line for two sisters seeking same baby name and mentions Cedar Rapids parks oversight race starting and a public hearing next week on vandalism concerns at Spanky’s bar.
The article notes unhappy buyers of new Oldsmobiles may return the cars for full credit. Mike Hlas discusses Iowa athletes facing legal problems.
A light humor item notes some people have moral fiber while others possess only roughage, a playful social tease aimed at moral contrasts.
Brian Lee Schappert 22 a Coe College senior was found murdered during his 11 PM to 7 AM shift at Rum & Go on Mount Vernon Road SE Cedar Rapids The store closed Friday in respect and investigators seek the perpetrator Schappert described as a gentle person with a good spirit and a dedicated worker while coworkers and company officials expressed sorrow and hope for quick arrests.
Police seek an older white van and a white male in his 20s after clerk Brian Schappert 22 was found murdered during a late night robbery at the Rum and Go on Mount Vernon Road SE. Investigators released a composite sketch and a $5,000 reward.
Store clerks describe ongoing fear after a brutal murder at a local convenience store. They recount the incident, note security concerns, and call for increased police presence and improved lighting on the street.
Former President Reagan underwent successful brain surgery at St Marys Hospital in Rochester performed by Mayo Clinic surgeons. He remains conscious and comfortable in his room, with no further treatment anticipated, following routine removal of fluid linked to a horseback accident two months earlier.
Oelwein received 7.19 inches of rain between 10:30 p.m. Thursday and 1:30 a.m. Friday prompting school closures as water flooded Oelwein High School halls and boiler rooms. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker called the downpour extraordinarily unusual and near 100 year rarity.
Linn County Republican Party Chairman Chris Contard announced a long shot bid for Cedar Rapids mayor at Jane Boyd Community House. Contard cites ending politics of exclusion and opening government to all, challenging incumbent Mayor Donald Canney. Campaign manager is Democrat Connie Clark. Contard, 40, runs first bid for public office and vows seriousness.
A guidance note urges high school seniors to start exploring colleges tomorrow, outlining steps to research programs, visit campuses, and compare financial aid options to secure a strong match.
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