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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2016
Page
1
A former U.S. Marine sergeant opened fire on Baton Rouge police on a Sunday ambush style attack. Three officers were killed and three others wounded as police fatally shot the suspect minutes later. Louisiana officials said the gunman acted alone.
Severe storms across Eastern Iowa toppled a Walford house injuring four and ripping roofs, with downed trees and power lines. Dozens were left without power or a place to stay as Red Cross opened an emergency shelter in Vinton amid ongoing damage. Authorities said injuries are not life threatening and sirens were not triggered due to weather criteria.
In Des Moines, experts predict Iowa will be a closely fought battleground as the nation weighs Clinton versus Trump. Early polls show a tight contest with both parties aiming to capture the state’s pivotal role in the presidential race.
The Republican National Convention begins with a tight race outlook. Candidates visit, air ads, and campaign staff hit the doors as attention builds across the nation.
Prairieburg Linn County farmer Jim Greif has used cereal rye as a cover crop for five years to prevent erosion and improve soil health. This year he tests harvesting two cash crops in a single season to see if benefits persist, with potential for expanding double cropping next year during a Linn County conservation tour.
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