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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2014
Page
1
Rural Linn County residents urged the Board of Supervisors to reconsider a proposal that would allow big animals like elks and up to 12 chickens in certain areas. The article notes local opposition and the board’s push to review zoning and livestock rules in a community with growing animal considerations.
Ukraine's defense minister says victory over pro-Russian rebels is near while an international search team faces disruption in its wreckage probe of the downed Malaysia Airlines plane.
Former Major League MVP Joe Mauer donned a Kernels uniform for practice Monday and is expected to hit in tonight's game. The Iowa State Historical Society notes the buggy collection for the University of Iowa's historic insects is featured on Page 8A. Topsoil moisture drops across the state after a cool dry week, affecting 380 Iawa crops per the Page 5B report.
Deloitte Consulting has billed Iowa public universities 1.62 million to date for an efficiency review, including 220273 in expenses like meals and travel. UIowa, Iowa State, and UNI have paid 1.55 million, with total costs expected above 3.3 million and possible 450 per hour for Deloitte staff. The Board of Regents has not requested receipts, prompting concerns over first class travel and alcohol reimbursements.
Cedar Rapids resident Edward Thornton transformed two flood‑damaged city lots at 110 and 112 Sixth St SW into a thriving 1500‑square‑foot garden. After years of planting and sharing produce, his final crop will be gathered on these two parcels as city action threatens to level the garden.
The Gazette reports twin brothers Colton and Clayton Novak, nine, died after an ATV crash in a creek behind a Mount Vernon area home in rural Linn County. The crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. at 1146 Highway 30. An accident investigator is reviewing details as relatives and responders worked on scene and CPR was performed before they were flown to UnityPoint St Luke's.
Four teenagers died in a weekend crash, leaving families and investigators seeking answers. Authorities say speed and alcohol are being considered as factors while friends mourn the loss at the scene and at local memorials. The incident triggers community discussions on road safety and teen driving regulations.
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