Fairfax hires firm to watch for unusual activity
Security guards patrol Fairfax as the town expands. The city announces it has contracted a private security firm to monitor for anything out of the ordinary and report concerns to authorities.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2013
Page
1
Security guards patrol Fairfax as the town expands. The city announces it has contracted a private security firm to monitor for anything out of the ordinary and report concerns to authorities.
Lawmakers from both parties express strong doubts about bulk collection of telephone records and threaten not to renew the authority used to authorize the program. A judge was to decide if Bradley Manning’s charges for aiding the enemy by sharing documents with WikiLeaks should be dismissed.
A Page 11A note says picnickers seeking arts in the parks crave a touch more sophistication than basic hot dogs and drinks. The piece hints at refined offerings and a larger, curated atmosphere for park gatherings.
Deidre Freeman, a former Iawa diver, is set to compete at the world championships. She trains intensively to represent her country and aims for strong results on the world stage.
C R launches a revival venture turning a hobby into a business as he builds a shop to restore classic cars. The entrepreneur seeks to revive vintage models for collectors and enthusiasts, citing passion, skill, and market demand as the driving force behind the endeavor.
The Gazette issue includes river level reports and weather notes alongside sports and classifieds. Readers find sections on index business, comics, Dear Abby, deaths, lottery, puzzles, and general listings in this 2013 publication.
Iowa officials warn that daily jail bookings include people using fake documents to hide true identities. Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner notes monthly cases where prints reveal a person’s actual identity after fingerprint scanning. Authorities say electronic systems speed identification and reduce misidentification risks.
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency advances a 12 million Resource Recovery Center next to Site 2 landfill. The facility aims to accept a wide range of recyclables from residents and businesses but Marion officials push plans to manage waste independently, risking the project before its slated opening.
Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund, a 25 year veteran, was dismissed after he criticized troopers for not stopping a state owned SUV with Governor Branstad aboard. Hedlund says the termination was wrongful and seeks a lawsuit, while DPS cites unrelated work rule violations.
A group of 70 representatives gathers on the Capitol steps to back nine bills aimed at boosting efficiency. They seek to pool agency purchasing, curb automatic funding increases, cut duplicate programs, and replace half of travel with videoconferencing. Rep Ami Bera leads a measure to consolidate Pentagon electronic medical records.
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