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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2013
Page
1
Chicago Tribune reports theaters face competition and regulation pressures as drive ins struggle to survive. Industry changes, urban shifts, and rising costs threaten the classic screening format with fewer new locations and outdated equipment.
In Ibson City Illinois Mike Harroun faced a $160000 cost to digitize projectors and close the Harvest Moon Twin Drive In. Tracy Jennings and daughter Macy led a lemonade drive that raised $80 from hundreds of supporters to keep the 1940s wind powered theater running near DRIVE-INS page 11A.
Iowa still hosts four operating drive-in theaters. Grand View Drive-in in Grandview, 61 Drive-In in Maquoketa Valle, Drive-In in Newton, and Superior 71 Drive-In in Spirit Lake continue to welcome patrons with outdoor cinema experiences.
Interest groups swarm a broad budget bill as the Iowa Legislature nears adjournment in 2013. Lobbyists press for pet projects and ideas to win passage before the session ends.
The pope canonizes about 800 Italians known as the Otranto Martyrs who were killed in the 15th century for refusing to convert to Islam. The Vatican stresses the act should not be seen as anti Islamic.
North Liberty community members are invited to submit name ideas for the town’s new park. The article notes a naming contest aims to reflect local identity and features.
The Chicago Cubs show no appetite for a midseason fire sale as they face possible changes but still aim to compete in the National League Central. Team officials acknowledge a realistic outlook while avoiding firm selling plans.
Anti bullying advocates say the measure died in the Republican controlled House before the April 15 deadline. Governor Branstad’s office indicated efforts to revive the plan next year but supporters cite questions over school authority beyond school grounds as a hurdle. Representative Linda Upmeyer declined to name specific lawmakers for or against the bill.
Lawmakers edge toward a new farm bill after 2012 stalemate with food stamps at the heart of the fight. Analysts say the program, worth about 79 billion this year, is the make-or-break issue as Republicans push deeper spending cuts than Democrats accept. The debate is highly partisan, with enrollment up and costs rising amid economic stress.
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