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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2013
Page
1
Local workers and supporters marched on the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City to demand stronger wage payment law enforcement and a higher minimum wage. The event drew community activists and labor allies in a show of protest and solidarity.
A recent study lists Cedar Rapids as one of the 10 least Bible minded cities in the nation. The report highlights shifting religious engagement across the United States and places Cedar Rapids among the bottom tier for Bible interest.
Texas pulled ahead with a late drive to beat Iowa State 31-30 in Ames. A Hail Mary before halftime tied the game and the Longhorns capitalized on a long fourth quarter march to secure the victory.
A dramatic car chase through Washington ended in gunfire near the White House and U S Capitol. Officers shot and killed the driver as lawmakers and aides sheltered during the lockdown. The incident follows a Navy Yard shooting three weeks earlier that left 12 dead and three wounded.
Authorities identify the car used in the chase as registered to Miriam Carey, 34, of Connecticut, and officials say she likely drove the vehicle. Washington Post and NBC News report details, with NBC News noting shooting coverage on page 10A.
The piece recalls Blythe Stanfel’s son Joshua born January 4 2003 who after newborn tests faced a PKU diagnosis prompting a move to Iowa City The article notes Iowa was an early adopter of newborn screenings and highlights ongoing delays in maternal screening programs across the state.
The Gazette reports Elizabeth Girard, 30, of Marion, could not reach Rep Bruce Brasey or other Iowa lawmakers during the partial government shutdown. Offices operate on skeleton crews with limited calls and mailboxes full as constituents seek contact.
Brief mentions a possible path to end the government shutdown and a temporary reprieve for the WIC program. Highlights key players and ongoing negotiations shaping funding and eligibility rules amid fiscal standoffs.
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