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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2013
Page
1
Col lege enrollment rose 30 percent and endowment and campus size more than doubled during James Phifer’s presidency at Coe College. The article notes the president’s planned retirement as enrollment trends and campus growth are highlighted on Page 2A.
ES officials monitor water levels with Johnson County watching Coralville Lake for possible flooding as heavy rain is forecast through Saturday. Chilean and Argentine authorities order a mandatory evacuation around Copahue volcano prompting regional safety measures.
One hundred Iowa City grannies celebrate an anniversary with a film series and launch a local movement to ban single use plastic bags. The effort aims to reduce waste and encourage eco friendly shopping practices in the community.
The firing of former Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice over verbal and physical abuse prompts debate on whether traditional intimidation coaching still yields results. Critics argue punishment harms players and careers, while supporters claim tough methods build resilience and discipline in today’s players.
A local program in Iowa helps residents gain skills for food industry roles. It offers hands on training, job placement support, and connections to area kitchens and producers. Participants build culinary basics and safety practices through structured classes and supervised work experiences.
A revamped Culinary Stars program at Shelter House trains clients in kitchen sanitation safety and food production over twelve weeks. Participants earn ServSafe certification under the guidance of head chef Kurt Michael Friese and aim to secure positions in the food industry.
President Barack Obama led Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery paying tribute to fallen service members. He warned the nation that it remains at war in Afghanistan while urging collective remembrance and reflection on the decade of conflict.
Sen. Jeff Sessions led 17 amendments and urged border security concerns, but the effort to scale back a comprehensive immigration bill ended in a 13 to 5 defeat. Eight bipartisan senators blocked the plan, signaling a tough path for hard line reform.
Iowa and 25 states receive failing grades in a 50 state study by the National Institute on Money in State Politics. The report notes anonymous spending by independent groups on campaigns, with little transparency on donors or spending sources.
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