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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2020
Page
1
Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyds neck was arrested and charged with murder. Overnight curfews were imposed to curb violent protests that spread from Minneapolis to other cities amid anger over police killings of African Americans. Protests included smashed windows and clashes with police.
Demonstrations across multiple cities include Des Moines tense scenes with tear gas amid calls to prosecute police and chants for George Floyd. Protests in Minneapolis grow past 8 p.m. curfew with graffiti. fires and bottle-throwing reported at CNN HQ in Atlanta. Authorities used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse rioters. Large, largely peaceful actions noted in New York and Houston.
Antioch Christian Church in Marion plans to welcome 1,900 worshippers on June 7 after two and a half months of virtual services. The sancturary will have every other row blocked off and three seats between attendees. Governor Reynolds allowed in person services with distancing and hygiene requirements. Churches weigh risks as leaders decide when to resume collective worship.
Cedar Rapids and Town City plan to use federal Community Development Block Grant funds to aid residents facing eviction. Grace King and Lee Hermiston report that both cities will partner with social service agencies to identify those in need and allocate hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing relief. Cedar Rapids dedicates 623,757 to assist low and moderate income households.
Town to allocate 700 million in federal corona virus relief to residents and businesses including rent and mortgage assistance. Gov Reynolds plans to use most of 1.25 billion CARES Act funds for small businesses K12 distance learning rural hospitals tele health farmers and ethanol producers. Applications at Iowahousingrecovery com. Homeowners up to 3000 for mortgage and renters eligible for aid.
The World Health Organization states it is safe to handle newspapers during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Gazette’s printing facility and delivery contractors will use gloves where appropriate and frequently clean equipment and stations. A digital edition is available at thegazette.com via Green Gazette.
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