Tuesday Morning Read: Historic building gets new look, name; public union voting begins; Alec Baldwin highlighting Democrats’ gala

TODAY'S WEATHER — Windy, rain developing. High 57, low 51.

HISTORIC BUILDING GETS NEW LOOK, NAME — Once on the verge of collapse, the old Knutson Building on the west bank of the Cedar River has been stabilized, is three months from being totally restored and now has a new name — the Chelsea. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/business/historic-knutson-building-in-cedar-rapids-getting-a-new-look-new-name/

PUBLIC UNION VOTING BEGINS — Thousands of city, county and school district employees in Iowa will begin voting Tuesday on recertifying their union representation in a process union leaders call 'unfair' and 'punitive.' 'There is nothing fair about this election. Nothing. That's what the public needs to know,' said Danny Homan president of the state's largest public union, AFSCME Iowa Local 61, which is challenging the law in court. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/thousands-begin-voting-on-afscme-isea-unions/

ALEC BALDWIN HIGHLIGHTING DEMOCRATS' GALA — Actor-comedian Alec Baldwin will headline the Nov. 27 Iowa Democratic Party Fall Gala, the party announced. 'While Alec Baldwin captured national attention for his portrayal of Donald Trump on 'Saturday Night Live,' he is just as committed to putting a stop to the irresponsible lawmaking in DC and places like Iowa,' according to the party's announcement. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/news/actor-trump-portrayer-alec-baldwin-to-headline-iowa-democratic-dinner/

SPORTS COVERAGE: WE ARE WHERE WE ARE — Sports editor J.R. Ogden explains how, and why, The Gazette prioritizes coverage of Iowa, Iowa State and other categories. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/sports/gazette-sports-coverage-we-are-what-we-are/

QUOTABLE — 'I'm still trying to process this all. I've been dreaming about this moment for eight years. My phone has been blowing up with kind words and positivity. It's been amazing.' Jenny Valliere, afternoon drive personality on Z102.9 FM KZIA, who was recently crowned Miss Iowa USA during a pageant at Newton High School. Read more: https://www.thegazette.com/life/jenny-valliere-of-cedar-rapids-crowned-miss-iowa-usa/