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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2013
Page
1
After six weeks of exploring a run Rep Anesa Kajtazovic formally announces candidacy in the Iowa 1st District Democratic primary. She aims to win the party nomination and challenge in the upcoming election.
Governor Terry Branstad says he will unveil requested changes at the state-run Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo later this week. The plan centers on reforms and improvements likely affecting staff, operations, and oversight.
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was indicted on murder and ammunition charges in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend. The indictment was announced on Monday, signaling the start of his trial proceedings.
Feryl York uses her pageant platform to advocate for cancer research and raise funds in Cedar Rapids. The town leadership signals business readiness as mayor Corbett states the city is open for business. Iowa football receivers show renewed talent echoing past record performances.
Local authorities issue advisory after rising river levels affect boating and navigation. Officials urge boaters to monitor gauges, avoid flooded areas, and prepare for possible waterway closures as rainfall impacts river conditions.
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak in line for release after a prosecutor clears a corruption case. The release could spark debate over Egypt’s post uprising direction amid ongoing clashes and deaths tied to security crackdowns and Muslim Brotherhood unrest.
Iowa City police note a lull in Crime Stoppers tips with 80 to 90 tips yearly in recent years and fewer arrests. Chief Sam Hargadine recalls the 2007 launch after a home invasion assault and cites the Coralville bank robber arrest as an early success. The program aided the Versyot condo murder probe in 2009, but overall community support remains sporadic.
Gov. Terry Branstad announced a November 4 summit at Hy-Vee Hall Des Moines focusing on parent and community roles in stopping bullying. He noted schools alone cannot solve the problem and highlighted earlier anti bullying legislation that stalled in the Iowa House. The proposal would empower officials to enforce anti bullying rules off campus and provide indemnity for inaction, drawing concern from conservatives.
The governor's office partners with the Iowa Hall of Pride for a summit promoting a video contest. Iowa schools may submit videos on the theme Mission Possible Stepping Up the Response showing campaigns to stop bullying and create safe supportive schools. Registration opens Aug. 26 at preventbullying.iowa.gov.
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