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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2008
Page
6
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin holds about an 80 percent job approval amid reform efforts and a high public profile. A legislative panel probes whether she pushed to dismiss a public safety chief over conflicts with her family. She invites accountability and defends her record.
Iowa Republicans praise John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as a strong bold choice. Local GOP figures from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and beyond say she reflects their values on abortion ethics energy and taxes and will energize conservative voters for the general election. She is seen as a fresh leader who contrasts with Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
The city weighs multiple flood protection ideas including a 520000 acre dry reservoir upstream from Cedar Rapids and higher levees. Some plans could buy out flood damaged homes and even relocate railroad tracks, with council voting in October and forwarding decisions to the Corps.
University of Iowa opens against Maine as grounds staff led by Senio and Eiffert prepare Kinnick Stadium. They manage aging drainage, turf replacement, mowing, painting, and divot filling while juggling soccer and cross country duties. Coach Ferentz praises their work.
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