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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2009
Page
1
Solon enters the state tournament Des Moines quarterfinal as the top seed in Class 2A hoping to complete a rare feat by winning football basketball and baseball titles in the same school year.
A Maine college student experiences mood decline and paranoia as researchers study the schizophrenia prodrome. The Associated Press reports on early signs and prevention efforts, highlighting the PIER program and Prevent Mental Illness initiatives.
Gazette Com munications relaunches its main newspaper Web site Gazette Online com with a streamlined focus and enhanced user experience. Breaking news and live coverage will dominate the site with updates every 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays. Local news sports obituaries photo galleries video and the e edition of the Gazette will remain central. New content areas include local knowl-
The site remains free to access share and interact with. Layout design and color strategies improve user experience making the site easy to use look at and interact with. The goal is a local online news and information destination using smart tools to engage users by topic geography and affinity.
Gov. Chet Culver backs passenger rail from Iowa City to Chicago amid contrasting views. Eugene Hibbs of Burlington Trailways and Greyhound argues buses are cheaper faster and more environmentally friendly and available now without billions in spending.
Amtrak envisages Iowa City to Quad Cities to Chicago service with two round trips daily at 79 mph a four hour and fifty eight minute schedule. Iowa highway boosters cite 187000 potential riders while Hibbs notes current bus riders are students business travelers or visitors families and Culver sees bus companies benefiting from feeder trips.
M.J. Bradley & Gazette Associates from Manchester New Hampshire released an October 2008 analysis on fuel efficiency. The report examines vehicle performance costs, emissions, and potential policy implications for consumers and industry stakeholders.
Governor Chet Culver conducts a whistle stop in Iowa City to advocate expansion of state rail service. The event highlights regional transport needs and potential funding considerations for rail projects.
Cedar Rapids reports a downward trend in juvenile arrests per month over five years though six youths face felony arson charges for three fires in 17 days in June. Earlier in the year three teens, including 17-year-old Jose Rockett, faced robbery and assault allegations against Officer Tim Davis. Police Lt. Craig Furnish notes non violent offenses dominate, while eight arsons have occurred this year, with summers showing more activity.
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