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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2003
Page
2
The government will start testing a revised nationwide system to check personal information on every airline passenger. The move follows post Sept 11 security concerns about snooping and mis labeling. Details on page 1A.
CDC officials warned that about 75 percent of U.S. toddlers are fully vaccinated on time. Coverage varies widely by state and city, with pockets where far too few children are up-to-date, prompting calls for communities to address disparities and protect against nine diseases.
Starting in October the meat requirement for frozen pizzas drops to 2 percent cooked or 3 percent raw from 12 percent cooked or 15 percent raw. The Agriculture Department says the move aims to broaden allowed toppings to include more vegetables cheese and sauce alongside meat.
Iowa Medical and Classification Center reports the high tech security fence failed soon after its 2001 installation due to a computer glitch. Officials note the fence is under scrutiny after two prisoners defeated it during an April escape, prompting renewed questions about security and upgrades.
A new Iowa City ordinance effective at midnight Thursday prohibits anyone under 19 from patronizing bars after 10 p.m. unless they are employed there or accompanied by a legally senior spouse parent or domestic partner. The rule aims to curb underage drinking and tighten age verification in nightlife venues.
A National Association of Insurance Commissioners survey ranks Iowa as the nation’s lowest state for personal auto insurance costs. The ranking uses the combined average premium for auto coverage across the state, highlighting Iowa’s comparatively affordable rates.
New FCC rules to curb unsolicited fax advertisements take effect August 25. They prohibit many groups from faxing members with renewal notices seminar registrations and order forms without prior written consent. Critics say the restrictions are too strict.
Gazette Online launches free Iowa Caucus hub with candidate bios news Caucus Notes forums and appearances. The site aggregates Gazette and wire reports to help voters track presidential hopefuls and events in Iowa.
A Wednesday opinion letter by Helen Grimes clarifies a helmet safety claim noting a near collision with a girl on a trail instead of a true collision. The Gazette also corrects an error about an incorrect map related to High Development Corp. and Blairs Ferry Road and Oakwood Avenue NE. The misnamed farm news show on WMT AM is corrected to The Big Show with Mark and Gary. The paper invites reader feedback and provides contact numbers for accuracy concerns.
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids provides delivery options including carrier and motor route rates and mail subscriptions for various durations. Contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries are listed, along with address details for Gazette Communications Inc. and post office box.
Complete local media contact directory for Cedar Rapids area including general news tips and circulation lines. Toll free number 1 800 397 8333 and local lines 398 8313 398 8254 398 8333 plus email access at the company website.
The Gazette affirms commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at various local recycling locations.
Jacquelyn Mitchard recalls Seabiscuit's resilience and argues that bad breaks need not erase a good life. She shares the story of Jenny, a rescued horse with a painful past and a protective role for younger horses, illustrating endurance and care over cruelty.
Donna Lynette Walker, 35, known for deception, surrendered in Topeka after authorities charged her with identity deception and false reporting for a cruel hoax. Investigators say she had previously made crank calls and false reports in multiple states, including California Kansas Virginia and Nebraska, and contacted a girl's parents claiming to be their abducted daughter.
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