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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2014
Page
1
A University of Illinois professor analyzes local unrest in Ferguson Missouri, offering insight into racial dynamics. The work examines community responses, media framing, and the interplay between local leaders and residents amid heightened tensions.
The City Council approved spending 6100 to hire a disaster services case manager, backing the project this week. The move aims to bolster emergency response and aid coordination for local disaster efforts.
Israeli military and Gaza militants announced a five day cease fire on Thursday giving diplomats time to negotiate a longer lasting truce. The pause starts to allow space for talks and momentum toward overall peace.
Iowa State coaches say a starting quarterback will be chosen after Saturday’s scrimmage but the decision won’t be announced until Monday. The update appears on page 1B.
A compact page from The Gazette lists classifieds, comics, puzzles, Dear Abby, and lottery notes alongside river level updates. The section emphasizes sport scores, local ads, and public notices in volume 132 number 218.
The 1857 Iowa Constitution, stored in Des Moines, now has its full 40 page handwritten text digitized with a $23,000 scanner. Public access will be online via the State Library of Iowa, preserving a living document used in historic Iowa Supreme Court cases and amendments, including voting rights changes.
Linn County Attorney charges Clarence Ellis with felony election misconduct for voting absentee ballots for his son and granddaughter in the November 2012 presidential election. He allegedly admitted filling out the ballots and sending them to the Linn County Elections Office. The case highlights concerns raised by Auditor Joel Miller about the absentee voting system.
In Baghdad on state TV Nouri al Maliki announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for a third term and endorsing Haider al Abadi as his replacement amid pressure at home and abroad. He cited the terrorist threat from Islamic State militants and urged unity against insurgents. Abadi, less polarizing, is poised to lead the new government.
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