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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2014
Page
1
C R introduces a robotic device designed to deter geese from city parks and golf courses in Iowa. The unit is shown as a motion triggered machine that patrols greens and lawns to reduce feathered nuisance. The program signals a move toward automated wildlife management in public spaces.
An 8.2 magnitude quake off Chile’s northern coast led authorities to order evacuations. The alert dominated national headlines as residents prepared for aftershocks and possible tsunamis.
Tiger Woods has undergone back surgery on Monday and will miss the Masters, stalling his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus's major record. The setback ends his bid at Augusta National and impacts the field for the year's opening major.
News notes that sales of electronic cigarettes may surpass traditional cigarette sales, unsettling farmers and manufacturers in Virginia and North Carolina as reported on page 5B.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, a 71 room training hotel in Cedar Rapids, posted a small profit in its third year ending last June after initial deficits. Occupancy reached 66.88 percent, above Cedar Rapids hotel average, as Kirkwood Community College uses the property to educate hospitality students.
In the Rose Garden Barack Obama announced 7.1 million people had signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, urging Republicans to drop repeal efforts. He framed the milestone as proof the law works despite a rocky HealthCare.gov rollout and criticism from GOP leadership. Joe Biden stood nearby as Kathleen Sebelius watched from the front row.
The Iowa Senate approved 48 to 0 a uniform power of attorney act to strengthen protections for seniors and expand renewable energy incentives. The bill now goes to Gov. Branstad for consideration, aiming to curb abuse and clarify powers of agents.
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