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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2025
Page
1
Gov. Kim Reynolds requests a federal waiver to restrict SNAP buys to exclude candy, soft drinks, certain granola bars, and even food producing plants and seeds. Nebraska already approved a similar waiver, the first nationwide, while Iowa faces criticism over increased stigma for participants.
Erin Jordan reports drought conditions stressing silver maple trees across the region. The piece notes weak growth, leaf drop, and increased irrigation needs as municipalities and residents monitor water use and tree health amid a hot, dry season.
The Iowa Board of Regents can now name finalists and control the presidential search for Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen. Senate File 2435 shifts authority from a campus search committee to the regents, aligning with state law and altering decades of practice. Students spoke against tuition hikes amid the changes, with ISU coverage continuing on page 10A.
Gov. Reynolds signs Senate File 311 banning citizen police review boards in cities with civil service commissions, affecting Cedar Rapids Coralville Iowa City University Heights Dubuque and Ames. The law takes effect August 16, reshaping local police oversight and civil service makeup while sparking partisan debate over community relations and checks on law enforcement.
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