Kirkwood’s Sustainability Village aims to boost tech education
Kirkwood Community College plans a three-acre Sustainability Village with three building projects including green cabins and an educational center. The $2.5 million project would use wind solar and geothermal tech to teach energy systems and data analysis while partnering with area universities and K twelve.
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Irkwood
Collrilege
Kirkwood
U.S. Green Building Council
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
National Science Foundation
The Republican War on Women Debate Explodes Online
Kathleen Parker argues the GOP has tied itself to anti abortion and religious liberty fights while Democrats exploit the clash with women. She notes Ann Romney’s remarks on jobs and the economy, criticizes Rush Limbaugh remarks, and warns the party’s base alignment with social conservatives has shaped public perception.
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Ann Romney
Orce
Rush Limbaugh
GOP
White House
Limbaugh
Speeding Boats on Lake Macbride Debate Resumes
Don McArtor of Cedar Rapids argues against raising the Lake Macbride 10 horsepower limit while noting talk of a wake and speed dangers. He cites fishermen’s concerns and calls for strict penalties and funding for extra police to enforce the law.
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Lake Macbride
Iowa
Interstate 380 a Growing Speed Trap in Cedar Rapids
The article argues that Interstate 380 near Cedar Rapids operates as a speed trap due to inadequate posting and display of speed limits. It notes rapid changes in speed limits over short distances and scarce illuminated signs, with motorists often blocked from viewing the small electronic patrol warning signs amid heavy traffic and construction.
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Cedar Rapids
Residents critique voting sites and traffic cameras in Cedar Rapids
Marjorie Clemens voices concerns about speed cameras and lack of discretion in traffic enforcement. She argues voting locations should avoid churches and notes flood recovery funds, while praising Penney’s, Younkers, and local businesses for anchoring the mall.
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Marjorie Clemens
Cedar Rapids
Polling Place Moved From School to Church Raises Separation Concerns
A resident reports the polling place was moved from a school to a church citing potential church state separation issues. Questions at the voter office yielded unclear rent answers and references to using publicly owned fire stations. Officials noted resistance to polling on site and law changes needed for Saturday voting.
Nurse Supports President on Health Care Reform
A nurse describes backing the president's health care decisions including birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act. She cites patient struggles with insurance and delays in care, praising Obama's persistence for broader access.
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Obama
2012 Year to Stay Together in Iowa GOP
Evangelical Republican Kathy Potts of Cedar Rapids supports marriage equality within the GOP. She joins Iowa Republicans for Freedom after serving as Linn County GOP chair and Rick Perry campaign chair, reflecting a shift in party dynamics discussed during the 2012 caucus season.
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Todd Dorman
Mississippi
Party of Freedom
Manana
Kathy Potts
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Republicans For Freedom
Linn County
Republican Party
Republican Committee
Rick Perry
Potts
CNN
Iowa
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