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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2011
Page
1
Police and sheriffs in major meth producing states have pulled back from long standing tactics due to the high cost of cleaning up toxic lab waste. Agencies report funding cuts forcing retreat from undercover work door to door probes and stakeouts at pharmacies. The pullback comes as meth activity remains high.
Iowa, which took over meth lab cleanup costs after federal funds dried up, reports 192 labs uncovered through June 30, down from 305 in 2010, reflecting shifted costs but increasing enforcement pace per the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.
Sykora Bakery at 73 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids voluntarily closes after a March 23 health inspection found 17 violations. Nine were critical and require correction as the Linn County Health Department oversees the remedy for rodent and insect problems at the landmark Czech Village business.
The Iowa State Fair runs from today through August 21. The 1854 Fairfield start grew to 13,000 parking cars with 7,000 to 10,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors, 435 acres of fairgrounds and 160 acres of camping. Across history the event moved locations including Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Six new foods debut including a Chicken Philly sandwich and fried butter on a stick. New concessions include The Rib Shack and the Iowa Craft Beer Tent. The fair employs 60 year round staff and swells to 1,400 during the event, plus 1,000 additional workers from concessionaires and exhibitors.
Norma Duffy Lyon, Toledo born sculptor and first woman to create the butter cow, died in June after starting in 1960. Apprentice Sarah Pratt continues the tradition in West Des Moines. A 600 pound butter cow would yield about 19 200 toast slices. Admission prices: $10 adults, $4 children, free for under five. $10 parking in north lot. Grounds open 7 am to 1 am. buildings 9 am to 9 pm. midway 10 am to midnight.
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