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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2014
Page
1
Cedar Rapids veteran Don Thomas marks 20 years since starting a 12-year tenure as streets commissioner and council member. He recalls clashes with colleagues and critics who urged him to stop funding trails, insisting funds belong to streets. He reflects on balancing trails and streets while noting ongoing Linn County debates.
Neurosurgeon and author Ben Carson will visit Cedar Rapids where he credits reading for his success. The appearance highlights a broader national tour as he discusses his memoir and rise from modest beginnings to medical prominence.
A brief note reports Pool halls remain viable as a niche business in the area, with steady activity and customer interest. Separately a Queen Anne era Victorian on Vinton Avenue receives meticulous restoration by Ray and Carol Knoff, showcasing local preservation efforts.
The story recounts Winston Churchill's ties to Westminster College in Missouri and how those ties led to the creation of the National Churchill Museum. It notes the museum's origins as part of Churchill's historical footprint abroad and the college's role in preserving his legacy.
Cedar Rapids school board plans to vote Monday on a proposal to replace on site therapy with assessments and consultations. If approved, Abbe Center and DHS agreements would fund half time mental health specialists at Johnson, McKinley, Metro and Washington and extend DHS funded services to six more schools.
The United Nations says at least 191,000 Syrians died in the past year, totaling March 2011 to April 2014, with the figure likely underestimated. The Geneva rights office cites data from the Syrian government and rights groups. The report warns the conflict fuels extremism in the region.
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