Backyard focus urged over national outrage in Iowa City editorial
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa City officials should address local distrust and racism instead of adopting a stand against Florida teen Trayvon Martin's death. It says council efforts belong in local outreach and concrete programs rather than a symbolic resolution.
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Iowa
Jim Throgmorton
Florida
Trayvon Martin
Bers
Martin
Iowa City
Throgmorton
Readers question gas price trends and stock criticisms
A letter questions price fixing as gas prices rise with oil and fail to fall quickly. The writer cites DaVita Cedar Rapids, Sen. Grassley staffer visit, and ESRD Medicare cuts. Also includes a critique of beef processing, BP PR, a Mary Sanchez column query, and personal self defense experiences in Iowa City.
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DaVita Cedar Rapids
Fred Schuster
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Robert H. Walters
Iowa City
West side flood wall debate reopens on flood risk
A Cedar Rapids resident argues that a west side flood wall is unnecessary due to 100 year flood estimates and a past flood but concedes uncertain future risk. He notes property value, park, and commercial gains if the wall is built and invites expert input from a local college.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Joel C. Snell
Cedar Rapids
Rosen Romney clash sparks pundit fueled political glare
Kathleen Parker argues the Rosen Romney exchange exposed a media driven mommy wars distraction. She says the incident miscasts stay at home moms and highlights partisan reactions over substantive policy debates.
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Hilary Rosen
CNN
Ann Romney
Sahms
Rosen
United States
Catholic League
Barack Obama
NewBo City Market fuels local farming ties in Cedar Rapids
Groundbreaking for the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids joins local vendors like Morgan Creek Farm to expand year round produce sales. Bill Rieckhoff and Robyn Vanous speak of community, local food, and public-private investment backing the market.
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Morgan Creek Farm
U.S. Highway 30
Bill Rieckhoff
Robyn
Bob Vanous
NewBo City
Third Street
12Th Avenue
Morgan Creek
New Bohemia
CSPS
Globe
Bill Rieckholt
Iowa
NewBo
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