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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2006
Page
1
A Chicago study finds teens with heavy exposure to sexually explicit songs show higher rates of starting sexual activity within two years. Researchers note portrayals of men as sex-driven and women as sex objects correlate with stronger behavioral influence, especially among heavy listeners.
Tina Rathje of Cedar Rapids surveys produce options at the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry in southeast on Tuesday. Volunteer Ruth Quisling stands nearby with a sack of sweet corn to be distributed to visitors.
Eastern Iowans face higher winter heating bills as regulators warn of a tight year. A federal forecast puts 2007 average natural gas at 8.13 per decatherm, with spot prices likely above 10 during December and January amid strong summer demand for utilities. MidAmerican Energy cites hot weather as driving prices up and notes storage levels were reduced after mild winter and spring.
The piece urges requesting a home energy audit to identify inefficiencies and pursue energy-efficient improvements, with rebates possibly offsetting costs. It notes equal payment plans to avoid high winter bills and mentions industrial customers refining natural gas purchasing strategies.
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports over 24,000 U.S. children were treated for shopping cart injuries last year. Experts cite high cart centers of gravity and children not strapped in as causes, warning head neck injuries and fractures can be life threatening.
Cindy Hadish writes about garden overruns benefiting Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry in Cedar Rapids. A mother with her sons arrives with freshly picked vegetables and is guided inside as baked goods aroma fills the air. The piece highlights community aid and pantry generosity.
A list of Cedar Rapids area agencies accepting fresh homegrown produce with contact numbers and addresses. Includes Catholic Worker House, H D Youth Center, Green Square Meals, Loaves & Fishes, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army Cedar Rapids, Waypoint, Willis Dady Shelter, Marion Churches Pantry, Crisis Center Food Bank in Iowa City, and North Liberty Food and Clothing Pantry.
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