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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1998
Page
17
TELUS reports non scientific sampling of public opinion via cityline calls. Yesterday asked view of Monica Lewinsky with 1 091 responses. 57 labeled victim and 1 034 as conniver. Today asks how important is the character of American government leaders with choices very moderately not very.
A brief online forum prompt invites readers to weigh in on Cedar Rapids celebrating its 150th anniversary, the retention of the bottle bill, and opinions on the Starr report. It invites community discussion on current issues.
The notice compiles today events including city meetings at Cedar Rapids City Hall and Armory, candidate appearances for Sharron McEimeel and Jack Riley, cultural lectures at University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids museums, a Special Olympics fundraiser for Iowa featuring famous comedians, a VA loan seminar, and multiple farmers markets. Also includes recycling site hours, a $100000 cash game, and sept baby announcements from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals.
The Gazette report lists Randall R. Olson of Center Point on a second offense drunken driving charge in the 500 block of 14th Street NE. Patricia A. Kane and Chenoa D. Gibbs face assault charges for bodily harm at their Center Point and NE address residences. Naomi M. Ruzicka is charged with domestic assault at the family home. Shawn D. Youngbear is charged with second degree burglary at an apartment on Second Ave SW. Mary Ann Elliott faces suspicion of drunken driving near Cedar Rapids.
Iowa students from Iowa State University UNI and the University of Iowa urge the State Board of Regents to consider a tuition rise below the 5.2 percent staff proposal. They cite HEPI gaps and a 1,400 student survey showing 78.6 percent oppose any increase, while staff hope to raise 12.3 million for academic programs with a 3.2 percent inflation basis and 2 percent for program goals.
The College Community school board approved policies cutting eligibility to 55 and service to 10 years with retirement bonuses and health coverage for teachers. Teachers who retire early receive escalating pay bonuses. support staff get a different scale with insurance limited to teachers. Board member George Chadima opposed the teacher benefits. Kris Ruprecht was reappointed president and Sandy Flatgard named vice president.
Iowa Environmental Education hosts the third annual Environmental Fair at Westdale Mall with exhibits workshops and contests from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday part of Environmental Education Awareness Week. Sponsors include Collins Community Credit Union Bluestem Solid Waste Agency and Iowa Renewable Energy Association.
The AEGON USA plan to build a 13,000 square foot day care on its northwest complex would serve 174 employees’ children and open only to staff. Neighbors were consulted. a fence and playground moved to reduce noise after two public meetings. A unanimous City Planning Commission recommendation supported the site development plan.
The city weighs a referendum to fund about 100000 in repairs and upgrades to the fire department building including roof and furnaces. Tax impacts range from 30 to 35 dollars per year for a 100000 home depending on bond term. Voters Elna Graf and Laima Mahler back the plan amid city growth.
Traffic on I-380 from Toddville to Waterloo will be reduced to one lane in both directions for two weeks during pavement repairs. The northbound bridge over West Otter Creek also loses a lane. Work zones use temporary barriers and off peak patching expands through Cedar Rapids in October.
The boy’s physician Kathleen Opdebeeck testified May 20 about a rectal skin tag and skin discoloration she observed and whether these could signal abuse. She said the child’s symptoms had been controlled with medication and that earlier signs were not definitive. State investigator Douglas Elrick presented 223 pornographic images found on Brown’s disks, shown to a jury. Brown’s college friend Terry Montgomery testified he saw no problems when meeting Brown and the boy in Central City.
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