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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2013
Page
1
A driver of a stolen truck pursued by Ames police was shot on the Iowa State University campus and died from injuries Monday. The incident involved an officer firing shots after a chase that began in Ames and concluded at ISU.
Ousted Egyptian leader Mohammed Morsi, in his first public forum since overthrow, declared on Monday that he remains Egypt's legitimate president as he faces trial with potential execution.
Community business notes report winter farmers markets opening as summer markets end. Robin Meister Weaver co-founded Polka Dots and Denim after recognizing a need to sell children's outgrown clothing, highlighting a shift to seasonally oriented local commerce.
Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads says the quarterback decision for Saturday remains unsettled. Rehach is listed as a starter but the ink on the plan has not dried, leaving the lineup still in question as Page 5B reports.
Vanessa Miller reports from Iowa City about a new Handher commissioned play by Working Group Theatre addressing bullying in junior highs. The project uses student and teacher interviews to explore why bullying happens and to test if making it uncool is possible, amid name calling, gossip, cliques, and hurtful behavior.
The Senate moves toward passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring and firing. Supporters tout progress toward equal protection, while opponents like Speaker Boehner warn of harms to small business and potential frivolous litigation. The measure, long stalled since 1994, could clear a final floor vote this week as party views shift.
The Iowa Chapter of Americans for Prosperity accuses three Coralville City Council incumbents Bill Hoeft Tom Gill and John Lundell of getting a "pretty good deal" with lower property assessments. An official disputes the claim saying the message is incorrect and that assessments are not special favors. The flier also appeared in newspapers and on Facebook.
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids area voters decide today on a 1-percent local-option sales tax extension for 10 years. Iowa cities have used the levy for about 30 years, with Polk City holding the longest since 1986. Most metro area cities vote together per state rules, while Johnson County cities have expired tax status.
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