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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2013
Page
1
Downtown Iowa City post office strains under rising costs and dropping mail volume. Officials weigh relocation plans as the facility struggles to stay viable.
After an atypical losing season in Cedar Falls Michigan prepares for a fresh 2013 season. The focus is on rebounding and rebuilding credibility for the Wolverines in the new year.
MSI Mold Builders is nearing completion of a 4.5 million dollar expansion to add machinery and equipment. The project advances as Page 5B reports.
Downtown business leaders press for rules restricting where people may lounge and for limits on storing personal items on public space along the Ped Mall. A recent sit-in outside Dubuque and Washington streets highlighted fears of more fights and drug use this summer.
Midwest wind farms expand as utilities push renewables but the aging grid limits capacity. Iowa leads wind share with 24.5 percent of state power in 2012, while MidAmerican plans 650 turbines costing 1.9 billion dollars adding up to 1050 MW. Factory layoffs follow grid investment uncertainty and tax credits.
The Iowa State Fair runs August 9 through 18 in Des Moines. Grounds open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., buildings 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., midway 10 a.m. to midnight. Gate price is 11 dollars for adults and five dollars for ages 6 to 11 with younger children free. The fair aims for safety with a “If you see something say something” push following the Boston attack. Exhibitor premiums total 459,819 dollars and the Knapp Animal Learning Center holds 296,075 bales of hay capacity. 40,000 ribbons and banners are awarded. about 700 exhibitors and daily concessions operate.
The Iowa State Fair features nearly 200 food stands and 300 exhibitors with 200 merchandise booths. The guide highlights 50 food on a stick varieties and introduces 18 new foods this year.
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