Quotes of the Week from Iowa City Cedar Rapids area leaders
A collection of quotes features Cedar Rapids Iowa City figures praising a proposed Cedar Rapids casino and introducing a new FIDO geese control device at McGrath Amphitheatre. Community members like Adalie Burton urge gifts for those in need, while officials discuss budget cuts and farming delays due to cold weather and late corn planting.
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Ray Dochterman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Jeff Pomeranz
Fido — Fowl Intercept
McGrath Amphitheatre
Adalie Burton
Mark Licht
Iowa State University
Ames
District considers cuts to elementary band and orchestra
Blog post and local chatter question whether the Iowa City district will eliminate elementary band and orchestra programs amid budget concerns and growing pace of district changes. The piece notes teacher uncertainty and possible April 8 school board agenda while contrasting funding, minutes, and space issues with curricular priorities.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Washington Monument
Diversity Focus Column Reflects On White Male Voices
In a guest column Chad Simmons discusses diversity, bias, and inclusive dialogue, noting Gabe Erickson as the Diversity Focus Fellow for Men. The piece argues for judging individuals by character and aims to broaden conversation beyond color or identity. Cedar Rapids is cited as the location.
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Anessia
Martin Luther King
King
Gabe Erickson
Gabe
Chad Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Diversity
Diversityfocus.org
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