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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2021
Page
3
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market resumes its 16th year with about 100 vendors from farmers artists and crafts people plus a COVID 19 vaccination clinic. Markets run July 3 17 August 7 21 September 4 18 and October 2 with free admission and masks encouraged to keep crowds safe.
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market will return in person starting June 19. Attendees should walk in one direction around a loop spanning Second Avenue SE to Fifth Street SE, with vendors initially on one side of streets and potential future staggered setups if more vendors join.
The Gazette reports Iowa adds 74 new virus cases and two deaths bringing totals to 372,894 cases and 6,110 deaths. Linn County reaches 50.11 percent fully vaccinated with 113,600 residents. Johnson 55.9 percent with 84,486. Hospitalizations fall to 75 with 18 in ICU and 10 ventilated.
The Gazette reports that positive COVID-19 test results will continue to be posted on the state site after Test Iowa closes by July 16. The program funded at 26 million dollars ran 17 sites since April 2020 and will stagger shutdown over five weeks starting with Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette, established January 10, 1883, published daily at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA. Rates: carrier 9 per week or 481.25 per year, out-of-state 557.25 per year. Postmaster address changes to Gazette Co Inc 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Subscription service and general numbers listed.
The World Health Organization says handling newspapers is safe during COVID 19. The Gazette notes extra safety at printing and distribution with gloves and frequent cleaning. A digital version is available at thegazette.com via Green Gazette in the page footer.
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