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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 2013

Page

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Marion approves plan for recycling facility near Public Services Center

The Marion City Council unanimously approved a deal to build a solid waste recycling facility in an industrial area behind the Public Services Center, marking a major step for the city’s disposal strategy.

Marion Public Services Center

Friday of martyrs protests rise in Egypt after coup

Supporters of Egypt's deposed president plan a Friday of martyrs with large protests risking more bloodshed. The report notes anticipated demonstrations and potential clashes amid ongoing political unrest.

Egypt

Three Corridor firms among Pappajohn finalists

Three Corridor companies advance to the Pappajohn Business Plan Competition finals. The event highlights regional entrepreneurs and startup plans.

Pappajohn

Classifieds and Comics Note From The Gazette

The Gazette lists classifieds comics and sections Dear Abby Deaths Lottery Puzzles River Levels Sports TV Weather and reflects a 2013 issue Vol 131 No 225 with several feature areas.

Dear Abby

Cedar Rapids opens new library after flood loss

The Cedar Rapids Public Library unveils a $45 million, environmentally friendly downtown location at 450 Fifth Ave SE adjacent to Greene Square Park. The 11 percent larger building replaces more than 160 000 lost items and houses over 225 000 books DVDs and CDs. Susan McDermott, library board president, calls the space stunning and beyond expectations.

Edar Rapids Cedar Rapids Susan McDermott McDermott Greene Square Park Fifth Ave. SE

Cedar Rapids Public Library Opens Downtown Location

The Cedar Rapids Public Library celebrates its new downtown site with a Saturday event at Greene Square Park. A 9 a.m. party precedes a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting and a full day of activities including a time capsule sculpture dedication tours music crafts story time and auditorium events.

Cedar Rapids

Lawmakers travel world on privately funded trips

Lawmakers use summer recess to tour China the Middle East and Scotland on trips funded by lobbyists and groups with legislative aims. Critics say the travel undermines ethics reforms and offers little public benefit while watchdogs cite ongoing concerns about privately financed official travel.

Washington U.S China Middle East Scotland House Senate Craig Holman Public Citizen Congress Jack

Activist in Damascus Area Reports Chemical Weapons Use

An activist wearing a gas mask is pictured in Zamalka Damascus as activists allege chemical weapons were used by forces loyal to President Bashar al Assad, prompting international concern.

Zamalka Damascus Syria Bashar al-Assad

U.N. presses for access to Syria chemical attack sites

The United Nations demanded immediate access for Syria's chemical weapons experts to rebel-held Damascus suburbs where hundreds may have died from a gas attack. The U.S. administration voiced alarm, suggesting the regime's involvement, but awaited confirmation of a chemical attack and its source before any response.

Beirut Paris United Nations Syria Damascus U.N Halabja Barack Obama U.S Assad Obama

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