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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2013
Page
1
City Clerk says the petition to ban traffic enforcement cameras and drones in Iowa City is not valid. Opponents have one more chance as the effort stalls, while Senate action on gun control and immigration faces a resistant Republican House and uncertain fate.
Solon High School students organized a community bowl event to fight hunger, raising more than $8,500. The effort highlights student leadership and local support with coverage on Page 7A.
Education loan losses reach 3 billion dollars in the first two months of 2013, signaling ongoing pressure on borrowers and lenders. The report on page 5B highlights rising delinquencies and the impact on financial institutions and federal programs.
Two blasts exploded within seconds at the 117th Boston Marathon near the finish line on Patriots Day. At least three people were killed and more than 130 injured as victims, dazed and bloodied, sought aid from medical tents while officials investigated a possible act of terrorism.
Rob Hartke Meyer, 52, of Hiawatha, finished the Boston Marathon about an hour slower than typical after narrowly missing the finish line explosions. He described hearing one blast one block away and a second 15 seconds later, prompting a quick retreat into the crowd. He compared the event to 9/11 terrorist attacks and reflected on the danger near the race’s end.
Linn County faces a 500000 shortfall as the Board of Supervisors votes to eliminate several full time and part time positions in the mental health and developmental disabilities program. Union workers urged an 10-employee retention plan but officials say state payment cuts to the Supported Community Living program make the proposal insufficient. Supervisor Linda Langston noted the county’s high wages and benefits left staff exposed, as mood turned toward unavoidable layoffs.
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