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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2014
Page
1
A state lawmaker’s candidate endorsements in a five candidate Democratic primary sparked a political stir as rivals cried foul. The dispute centers on influence and possible bias shaping the race.
The United States boosts Marines and aircraft in Sicily to evacuate Americans from Tripoli as Libya confronts growing unrest. The move aims to secure the U.S. embassy and assist personnel if a rapid withdrawal becomes necessary.
Mount Vernon marks a festive day as the calendar aligns with ZIP code 52314. The Cedar Rapids Marriott hosts ISU coach visits drawing Cyclone Caravan fans and local sports interest.
Storms hampered farmers early last week but planting for corn and soybeans began to catch up. Details appear on Page 5B.
Cedar Rapids residents eye two owner occupied proposals near Ellis Park and Ellis Golf Course. One condo project by Jim Happel would rise four stories tall with 27 units along Ellis Boulevard, flooding barriers included and a first floor parking level. A riverside restaurant not linked to affordable housing or recreation centers also emerges in discussions. The projects face neighbors and park advocates wary of park impact.
Two owner occupied housing plans advance near Ellis Park. One proposal converts the former chipping green at the park golf course into housing A. The second project builds along the Cedar River labeled B.
The Iowa Policy Project calls on the state to fund a yearlong school garden pilot across 400 K-12 schools at $1,250 per school totaling $500,000. Research intern Jenna Ladd notes gardens offer experiential learning and cites Northwest Junior High's Coralville project as an example.
A Sunday morning blaze at Hamburg Inn No. 2 214 N Linn St Iowa City damages the two story building with heavy smoke on the first floor and a residential upper level The owner Dave Panther expects the restaurant to be closed for three to four weeks while repairs proceed Fire officials say investigators will determine the cause by midweek and note origins may be found even if the exact cause is unclear The Hamburg Inn hosted presidents and politicians and was featured on The West Wing
A U S grand jury indicted five Chinese military officers for hacking into American firms to steal data on nuclear plant design solar manufacturing and other secrets. China denies the accusation calling it fabricated and threatens to suspend a Sino U S networking group.
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