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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1998

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Kintzle Enrolls in Conservation Reserve Program

Harold Kintzle enrolled land in the continuous signup portion of the Conservation Reserve Program. Details appear in Outdoor, 5C.

Harold Kintzle

Jury finds Brown guilty of abuse in Linn County

After seven hours of testimony over two days, a Linn County jury convicted former music teacher James V. Brown, 28, of second degree sexual abuse of a 9 year old Cedar Rapids boy. Details, 1B.

Linn County James V. Brown Cedar Rapids

Blind Woman Falls Into Manhole Sparks Iowa City Safety Talk

A blind woman fell into a manhole in Iowa City prompting safety concerns and questions about street hazards. City officials say investigations are underway to determine causes and prevent future incidents.

Iowa City

Expansion Moves Ryan Midwest to Chicago

Jeff Smith will relocate from the Midwest division to lead a new regional construction company in Chicago as Ryan Companies expands its footprint in the area. The plan includes establishing operations, hiring staff, and pursuing regional projects valued in billions.

Ryan Midwest Chicago Jeff Smith

Herbs and Spices From Distinct Origins Similar Use

In the Ac cent 10B feature, herbs and spices are described as having different origins yet serving similar culinary roles. The piece contrasts diverse sources with shared purposes in flavoring and preservation.

Paintball making splash in East Iowa

Paintball games draw players to a Kalona area park where teams chase with paint ball guns in a hide and seek style match. The activity appears on the Gazette’s Saturday recreation page as a new local sport feature.

Iowa Kalona

Brain cancer cluster found but not explained in Wellman area

A CDC Iowa study confirms an abnormally high number of brain cancer cases in parts of Johnson, Washington and Iowa counties near Wellman between 1993 and 1996. The cause remains unknown despite the effort and warnings that true clusters and risk factors are hard to identify.

Iowa U.S Centers For Disease Control and Prevention CDC Johnson Washington Wellman Charles Lynch University of Iowa Lynch Department of Preventive Medicine & Environmental Health Wellman-area

Scientist expresses mixed view on Wellman study

Lynch quoted remarks from Dr. Patricia Quinlisk Iowa Department of Public Health epidemiologist who said residents near Wellman would be disappointed with the study conclusions while noting science in such investigations is not perfect and the team gave it a good effort.

Lynch Patricia Quinlisk Iowa Department of Public Health Wellman Area Quinlisk

Software Aims to Ease Iowa Prison Crowding

Officials hope a new tool called The Matrix will aid probation officers by analyzing data on each client to tailor treatment, education, employment, and supervision. Gary Hinzman says accurate early assessments should reduce prison commitments and crime victims, as the program debuts after a national conference appearance.

Gary Hinzman 6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services Hinzman Matrix American Probation & Parole Association Norfolk Barbara McDonald 6Th District Department Iowa

Florida braces for Georges in Florida Keys evacuation order

Hurricane Georges bears down on the Florida Keys with 105 mph winds and potential strengthening to 125 mph. Forecasters warn of catastrophic flooding as more than 1 million along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are urged to evacuate. In Marathon the storm spawned a water spout while residents in Miami Beach and nearby areas reflect on possible loss of homes.

Key West Fla Florida Keys Keys Florida Gulf of Mexico Jerry Jarrell National Hurricane Center Miami Marathon Middle Keys Atlantic Fort Lauderdale Gulf Coast Tampa Bay Juana Ingles Miami Beach

Georges Threatens Florida as Hurricane Warnings Issued

The center of Georges was 165 miles southeast of Key West at 11 p.m. EDT Thursday, moving northwest at about 14 mph. Warnings covered eight counties with winds of 74 mph or more. Miami Beach cafes braced with plywood, while NASA kept the space shuttle Discovery on the launch pad amid lightning and rain risks. Nearby shelters and hospital notes hinted at health concerns amid the storm. Officials urged residents to monitor updates and heed evacuations as needed.

Georges Key West

Animal infidelity challenges mates for life belief

Studies summarized in Science show only about 10 percent of species labeled as mating for life remain genetically faithful. Researchers distinguish social from genetic monogamy, with many birds and primates exhibiting extramarital mating. Notably, bluebird data reveal 15 to 20 percent of offspring cared for by bonded pairs are fathered by others.

Ashington Science Stephen Emlen Cornell University Patricia Adair Gowarty University of Georgia

Iowans press to preserve Iowa City VA center services and jobs

The Iowa congressional delegation urges the federal government to maintain VA Iowa City Center services and its 1200 jobs, amid planned cost cuts. They caution changes could shift care toward outpatient and contracted inpatient services, with decisions due in 3 months.

Johnson County Iowa City Iowa U.S Veterans Affairs Medical Center Iowa City Center Charles Grassley Jim Leach Vincent Ng Nebraska Grassley Leach Washington, D.C Washington University Hospitals Iowa-Nebraska Chris Kirkwood

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