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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 2015

Page

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Local Iowa shepherds become major sheep supply distributors

Stan and Jean Petratz near Washington Iowa gain national standing as leading distributors of sheep supplies. The feature notes their role among top suppliers as the Ebola story headlines a separate page, with centers in Liberia nearly empty after earlier surges.

Stan Jean Petratz Washington Iowa Liberia

Seahawks and Patriots advance to Super Bowl title clash

Seattle Seahawks defeated Green Bay to win the NEC title while the New England Patriots toppled Indianapolis in the AFC title game setting up a Super Bowl matchup. The report covers results from Pages 1B and 5B.

Seahawks Patriots Seattle Seahawks Green Bay New England Patriots Indianapolis

Daffy Derby Duck Race Energizes Mechanicsville

Chasing and racing ducks and their handlers provide a playful workout at the Daffy Derby event in Mechanicsville. Page 12B.

Mechanicsville

Monsanto's long pursuit of new wheat at Chesterfield lab

In a 10 by 20 foot growth chamber at Monsanto's Chesterfield village center, researchers breed and manipulate wheat to create a parent seed for future crops. The project costs around 150 million dollars per trait and faces a decade or more before any seed reaches farmers, amid debate over genetic modification’s role in food security and safety.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Claire Caracob Monsanto Wheat Research Monsanto Chesterfield Village Research Center North Dakota Chesterfield Missouri U.S Creve Coeur Cedar Rapids Iowa

Branstad pushes for anti bullying bill this year

Gov. Branstad urges new anti bullying laws as lawmakers view it as this year’s top priority. He emphasized action in the State of the State address and cited past near passage as motivation to complete work this session. Senator Schoenjahn expressed cautious optimism and support for the governor’s direction.

Branstad Des Sen Adam Wesley the Gazette Terry Branstad Des Moines

Cedar Rapids Yields MPO Majority to Forge Regional Cooperation

Cedar Rapids gives up its 56.5 percent majority on the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization board amid federal pressure. Bylaw changes cut board from 23 to 14, requiring cross-jurisdiction support for funded projects. The move follows a critical federal report warning of potential loss of funds if reforms fail. Monica Vernon, interim MPO chair, cites regional harmony and a harder path without a majority.

Cedar Rapids Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization Board MPO Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration Iowa Department of Transportation Monica Vernon Vernon

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