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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2011
Page
1
The Gazette reports that while a national Barna Group study shows an 11 point drop in weekly church attendance by women since 1991 to 44 percent, Eastern Iowa retains strong female church presence both in pews and at the altar.
A study of 1991 and 2011 random adults shows no decline in women participation in worship. At St Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids 50 percent of lectors are women while Rev Jennifer Masada notes inclusive changes at New Song Episcopal Coralville since 2004.
NASA unveils the Space Launch System, a behemoth designed to launch beyond Earth and toward Mars. Administrator Charles Bolden and several lawmakers presented the multi billion plan, valued around 35 billion dollars, as part of the Obama administration's vision despite Congressional hurdles.
Iowa Representative David Loebsack has introduced legislation to require disclosure of contacts and contributions that could influence the bipartisan deficit reduction panel. The six Republicans and six Democrats panel oversees trillions in taxpayer funds and debated large spending cuts tied to raising the debt ceiling.
Today's frost is mild with no killing freeze expected. Trains run on time and allergies may ease as ragweed pollen fades with frost, though outdoor mold remains until a hard freeze. Earliest snowfall record in Iowa dates to Sept 16, 1881. no snow today. Sources: Iowa State Extension and Gazette archives.
The MFrost advisory Gazette map notes a frost watch and freeze warning affecting local areas. The advisory urges households to protect crops and sensitive plants as temperatures are expected to dip overnight. Local officials warn drivers to use caution on untreated roads.
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