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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2015
Page
1
Preliminary plans for a downtown Iowa City site propose a multi floor building with commercial space on the street level and apartments above. The project aims to revitalize the former bank location with mixed use space and new public access points.
Two Arizona men were identified as assailants in an attack at a controversial Muhammad cartoon contest. Authorities described the pair as roommates and said the incident occurred during the contest, prompting a police investigation and heightened security at related venues.
A mobile veterans clinic now travels to towns in northeast and southeast Iowa offering counseling and therapy services. The program aims to reach veterans with limited access to in-person care and provide mental health support near home.
The Cardinals rally from an early deficit to defeat the Cubs 10-9 in a high scoring game. A grand slam in the first inning sets the tone as offense dominates both teams.
The Gazette issue from 2015 volume 133 number 116 presents local news, community briefs, and notices typical of a regional newspaper edition. It compiles area events, updates, and public notices for residents and institutions in its coverage area.
Gov. Branstad says he will spend time with legislators to revive a performance based funding idea for Iowa's public universities, though House Republicans and Senate Democrats remain at odds on the state budget. The plan, opposed by both chambers, would reward universities for enrolling more in state students, while Branstad also pushes for tuition freezes for in state undergrads. Regents President Rastetter applauds the approach as addressing long standing funding inequities.
Three GOP hopefuls Ben Carson Carly Fiorina and Mike Huckabee head to Iowa with formal runs. Carson announced in Detroit and will attend events in Cedar Rapids. Fiorina planned a Cedar Rapids meet and greet. Huckabee set to announce and visit Cedar Rapids events open to the public.
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller could see his payroll and accounts payable staff reduced from 52 to 13 as the Board of Supervisors shifts duties to human resources or finance and budget offices. Miller calls the move aimed at destroying him. Supervisor Brent Oleson says the analysis seeks efficiency with no predetermined outcome.
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