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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2003
Page
5
Rebels and government representatives reached a peace accord as fighting subsided in Monrovia after a deadly siege. The agreement, witnessed by Ghana's Kufuor and involving the UN EU and AU, places non combatants in control during initial rebuilding while leaders step down.
One burn victim Deana Busche of Schaumburg testified to severe injuries and blamed bystanders. Nine people were burned in the incident tied to Kline, who denied charges. three victims’ civil suits pending while a restitution decision remains open during probation.
Iowa governor Vilsack urged federal action to boost research and development in new technologies and to fund workforce development and modernization of aging manufacturing. He pressed Midwest states to elevate agri terrorism on the homeland security map to secure the food supply, while noting no current Iowa threat.
Iowa and Michigan compete to host the 2005 National Governors Association summer meeting with Des Moines and Traverse City prominent as options. The nine member NGA executive committee will hear comments today from state representatives amid a Secret vote planned by September. Governor Tom Vilsack cites regional energy transmission goals to avert blackouts.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City show sharp growth in Section 8 vouchers and public housing applicants. Wait times range from about a year to two or three years, with many applicants from Chicago area. Officials cite economic trends and urban immigration as rising demand on public assistance.
Dr. Holly Brown of Allergy Partners of Cedar Rapids says ragweed season is typical so far. Readers are advised to mask in ragweed areas, seal windows, and use allergy meds, nasal sprays, and eye drops while awaiting the first frost to end symptoms.
Washington AP reports no state has passed the federal Child and Family Service Reviews evaluating child protection and foster care systems. Of 32 states tested, many risk losing federal funds. assessments track outcomes like reabuse, adoption timelines, and family reunification across about 550000 foster children and numerous supervised youths.
After soliciting input from across Iowa the Department of Human Services announces a series of brainstorming sessions to gather ideas for improving state welfare and support services. Officials aim to shape policy and program enhancements based on public feedback.
The Justice Department approved the October 7 recall election for Gov. Gray Davis amid a federal judge in San Jose questioning minority voting rights. A Los Angeles judge would decide by midweek on delaying the election due to counties using old punch-card machines. Schwarzenegger’s campaign said he would address his economic policies on Wednesday.
Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens remained in fair condition in a hospital Sunday after being thrown from Storming Home near the finish line in a race. Stevens was stepped on and carried off on a stretcher following the incident. Storming Home was disqualified for veering into Sulamani's path near the wire.
Knight Ridder reports country star Dee Messina performed a 30 minute impromptu show inTurning Stone Casino lobby after a Northeast blackout. She told fans they would be taken care of and pressed on despite the outage that hit just after 4 p.m. No further details on Gary Coleman or Mary Carey.
A compiled list shows actors L Q Jones and Kyra Sedgwick along with Jill St John Jan Gillan Gerald McRaney Peter Gallagher John Stamps and Lee Ann Womack Clay Walker and Matthew Perry and Lil Romeo. The fragment notes various entertainers likely connected to a film or event.
Gary Coleman and Mary Carey join a five person panel for a game show style gubernatorial debate to air Oct. 1 on Game Show Network. They are among 135 candidates seeking to replace Gov. Gray Davis in the Oct. 7 recall election. The network will announce the other three contestants in the coming weeks.
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