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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2011
Page
4
Fall freshmen at Iowa's three state universities show rising minority and international enrollments. The USS Iowa heads to Los Angeles for museum status. UI sports media wall honors four veteran journalists. Coralville unveils a new performing arts venue serving as theater troupe home.
The piece notes a record heat drought raising July speeds and corn price concerns in Iowa and Illinois. It warns if yields drop ethanol and food markets will feel effects, while farmers lose with damaged crops. It also highlights widespread tree losses from elm disease, blight and pests, including emerald ash borer, with a 90 percent decline in butternut trees since 1990.
Bart Frisk of Swisher laments municipal spending in Cedar Rapids on Physicians Clinic of Iowa City U.S. Cellular Center a hotel remodel and new digital meters. He warns of property taxes rising despite housing downturn urging revisit of school funding and tax policy.
Gabe Leonard of Cedar Rapids questions the city garbage program centered on the small gray Garby container. He cites limited capacity and tagging revenue while noting extra bags may attract raccoons and wondering about options for additional bins.
Ken Lowen argues Linn County Veterans Affairs should not be led by Don Tyne who dismissed veterans as killers. He notes veterans are trained in many trades and bring discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. The group questions funding for a Five Seasons Stand Down for non veterans.
The Palmer Commission offered a pathway to deescalate tense ties after Israel’s raid on the Mavi Marmara. Israel refused to apologize for the raid while preserving the naval blockade, and Turkey demanded an apology and compensation. The diplomats’ compromise was rejected by both sides, signaling a deteriorating relationship and a lost chance at reconciliation.
Tim Kintner of Bankers Trust chairs the 2011 United Way of East Central Iowa campaign as volunteers, partner agencies, and donors fund education, income, and health initiatives. The drive aims for a $10,550,000 goal with programs serving children, parents, youths, and seniors through meals, childcare, and health services.
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