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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2013
Page
1
Coralville residents and officials gathered at a reception to honor Mayor Jim Fausett for nearly 50 years of service to the city. The event highlighted his leadership and long-term commitment to the community.
The Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 announces a larger facility to serve more people and says farewell to co founder Courtney Ball as part of a leadership transition noted on page 7A.
The Little Hawks moved to the top of the Class 5A girls basketball rankings by overcoming a 16 point first half deficit to beat No 3 Waterloo West 53 51. A late rally sealed the upset on Page 1B.
Cedar Rapids City Council suports amending a seven month old deal with Frew Development Group to extend 100 percent property tax relief on the Westdale Mall project to 14 years. The $90 million redevelopment aims for a mixed use complex with three anchors, retail, offices, housing and a hotel. The change could total about $24 million in tax increments over 14 years, with about $7 million recouped by the city to cover upfront costs. Council member Pat Shey voiced concern over the added cost.
Iowa leaders split along party lines over human activity in climate change while scientists show growing consensus. The Iowa Climate Statement signed by 155 scientists cites warming from heat trapping gases, up from 44 in 2011, as evidence of a strong statewide focus on climate science. Runoff from heavy May rains created gullies in Buchanan County, and soil erosion in east central and northwest Iowa reached four to five times tolerable annual levels per the Iowa Environmental Council andISU erosion project.
Rep. Tyler Olson drops out of the race for the Democratic nomination for governor after announcing a divorce from his wife Sarah. Olson, viewed as a front runner, cites family matters and leaves the race with Democrats affirming continued chances under party leadership in Cedar Rapids.
In a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday Olson trailed incumbent Republican Gov. Terry Branstad 50 percent to 32 percent. An Iowa Poll found that 12 percent supported Olson, with Page 11A noted.
A two year federal budget agreement cleared a Senate test vote 67 33 as conservatives balked at near term spending. The measure advances toward final passage in the Democratic controlled chamber with an eye to a January 15 funding deadline as Appropriations committees begin allocating funds and setting agency priorities.
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