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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2008
Page
4
Cedar Rapids launches Adopt-A-Family program to pair displaced households with businesses non profits or churches and aid agencies. Realtors support recovery and fundraising for United Way while a separate Duck rescue fundraiser raises about 5000 and attracts 70 new ducks with a 9000 reward fund for culprits.
A Davenport report shows about 300 fewer blood donations as weather disrupted drives and centers. Iowa housing aid eyes federal grants totaling 85 million secured by senators while awaiting approval and potential fronting. ACT scores for Iowa African American students fell to 17.8 in 2008, with statewide average 22.4, highlighting community and family roles in addressing education.
Jim Rosapepe and Sheilah Kast argue that Georgia's fight with Russia threatens a fragile democracy on Russia's border. They urge U S and NATO backing for Georgia's independence, democracy, and Western alliance, citing historical parallels with Romania and Ukraine and noting leaders' roles.
Readers critique Barack Obama and John McCain over Senate attendance during flood recovery. They highlight Mike Robinson as a local leader, discuss district politics, and argue for reassignment of Taylor Elementary students for the 2008-09 year as best for education and facilities amid disruption.
Voter poll asks if seat belts should be required on commercial and public buses, with readers directed to GazetteOnline.com for the new question. Editorial notes highlight housing struggles after the 2008 flood and urge landlord support to quickly rehouse tenants.
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