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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1998
Page
9
Police say the body of 2 week old Jacob Anfinson was found outside the city about seven hours after his parents reported him missing. Investigators questioned the parents Michael and Heidi Anfinson. authorities say no suspects are being pursued yet.
The Gazette announces a one hour workshop titled Getting the Word Out on news releases and event coverage. It will be at The Gazette offices with three sessions on Oct 3 Oct 6 and Oct 7. Free admission but pre registration required by Sept 28 via CITYLINE. Contact Mary Sharp for more details.
Robert J. Brown a 28 year old Cedar Rapids man was hospitalized in serious condition after being thrown from his motorcycle on Interstate 380 near Emmons Street He lost control crossed the median and landed in the northbound ditch Police said charges are pending at St Luke s Hospital and Hiawatha police are investigating
The Linn-Mar school board meets at the Educational Services Center in Marion for its annual organizational meeting at 7 p.m. A 5 p.m. work session precedes. Officers will be elected and Jim Green and Mark Klopfenstein, re-elected Sept. 8, will be sworn in for three-year terms. Bids for final Linn-Mar High School bond projects are reviewed and a public hearing on possible land purchase for future expansion is held.
Iowa State University reports raising 300 million dollars 21 months ahead of its five year plan and announces a new goal of 425 million. The campaign benefited from two consecutive years of 100 million dollar donations, with 103.5 million raised in the year ending June 30 aided by 21 contributors giving 1 million or more.
At the National Cattle Congress in 1998 the Noodle Nook offered oodles of chicken and noodles with potatoes and coleslaw. AMVETS groups have provided the same meal for 52 years under Ida Mae Snyder who notes a potential final year as the congress faces bankruptcy and a shortened schedule. Diners pay $5.50 and donations go to a hospital while volunteers, many aging, keep the tradition alive.
The coming week features Treasury bill auctions at 1 p.m. and release of the August budget statement and two year notes. The American Business Women group meets in Cedar Rapids at 6 30 p.m. The Labor Department reports weekly jobless claims Thursday at 7 30 a.m. and the Commerce Department releases August durable goods, GDP and corporate profits for the second quarter, followed by August personal income and existing home sales in August by Friday morning and 9 a.m. respectively.
Gazette staff writer Sue Abrams profiles Artis tic Accents owner, 53, who opened a Cedar Rapids contemporary gallery in 1994. The shop features 400 US artists, including hand-painted ornaments, glass, cat sculptures, and jewelry. Abrams built a thriving network, selling 60,000 ceramic fish since a 10 year old show.
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