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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2014
Page
1
Insurgents released a video showing the beheading of James Foley and images of another U S journalist claiming their lives depend on U S actions in Iraq. The report underscores ongoing dangers tied to terrorist violence abroad.
University of Iowa players issue a public show of support for former field hockey coach Tracy Griesbaum after her Aug. 4 firing. Athletics Director Gary Barta issues a reply outlining the university’s stance and next steps.
Classifieds 5B comics 7B Dear Abby 8A Death notices 8A River levels 8A Sports 1B Weather 11B Lottery puzzles 12A 2014 edition overview. Gazette page sections outline daily items and notices across departments.
After 125 years downtown, Smulekoff's Home Store will close at year's end and will not relocate. The closure affects 50 employees across sales, office, warehouse and inventory roles. The company will discount stock later this month and assist displaced workers.
A Rhode Island electrician described a week-old Mercedes smashing into a pothole on Broad Street with a blown tire and damaged front axle, a $3800 repair. The piece notes nationwide infrastructure decay, with the ASCE citing more than $100 billion annual costs from congestion and repairs, and stresses aging highways pushing up enforcement and delays. Casey Dinges warns of a white knuckle commute as infrastructure lags behind Europe, Japan, and China.
Iowa high school seniors posted an average ACT composite of 22, surpassing the national average by one point. The gain shows Iowa’s gap narrowing from 2013 while Minnesota led with 22.9 and Wisconsin held second at 22.2.
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