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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2013
Page
1
Amid a partisan clash over extending health care access to more low income Iowans, lawmakers show signs of potential compromise. The page notes political maneuvering and public debate as officials push for broader coverage.
Linn-Mar defeats Kennedy 7-6 on penalties after a double overtime stalemate in the fifth annual Kickin Cancer awareness match. The feature honors longtime Rubber Band guitarist Tommy Stahr with tributes from Doug Koempel and friends.
Local teachers adopt flipped classroom method allowing students to complete basic instruction at home while in class time focuses on group work and problem solving. Dan Lauser, Monticello High School math teacher, says students stay on track with guided support.
The Senate voted 68 to 31 to start debating a gun control bill expanding background checks beyond sales to gun shows and online markets. Senate aims to finish by April 26, while House opposition remains likely. Iowa senators split on the motion.
Eastern Iowa is largely drought-free thanks to this week’s rain, with Linn Johnson Washington Jefferson and part of Davis counties nearing normal conditions. Cedar Rapids reports 3.5 inches of rain from Sunday to Thursday and 3.6 inches for the month, while Iowa City records 2.8 inches in both periods. Weather data from KCRG TV9Lab cited by Trish Mehaffey.
The Gazette presents a drought intensity chart on page 9A showing categories from drought mild to extreme. It outlines Moderate Severe and Abnormally dry levels in a graphic display.
The U S Postal Service loses about 25 million daily and must overhaul its model after the board overruled plans to end Saturday delivery. With cash running thin by October and a 15.9 billion loss last year, managers seek union renegotiations and potential emergency rate increases while cutting administration.
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