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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2018
Page
1
Fireworks display injuries and safety concerns highlight Independence Day coverage as Coralville hosts 4thFest with crowd scenes and local reactions. Community organizers emphasize celebration while authorities monitor for hazards and compliance.
The Gazette reports a year into Iowa texting ban, with 1 219 citations issued since July 1 2017 by the Iowa State Patrol. Distracted driving linked to 1 207 crashes last year and 10 fatalities, while 2016 and 2015 figures show higher crash counts and fatalities tied to phone use.
The Iowa Department of Transportation notes 1 219 citations for texting while driving since July 1 2017. Last year crashes from distracted driving caused 10 deaths and 13 fatalities in 2016.
An Allegiant Air Airbus A320 returning from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix Mesa grounded 17 minutes after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. The crew declared an emergency as a precaution. the plane landed normally and passengers were later reboarded on a replacement jet. Local fire and rescue found nothing unusual.
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