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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette notes Earth Day's 40th anniversary and global reach with a push for personal action. President Obama urges service and five simple changes such as reusable bags, public transport, and rain barrel programs like Indian Creek Nature Center's Million Gallon Challenge to reduce runoff and conserve water.
Letters praise Grant Wood Area American Red Cross volunteers who provide shelter, emotional support, safety training, blood drives, and disaster relief across Eastern Iowa. The piece urges thanking volunteers and highlights a public contact for joining.
Jeff Whitney questions Iowa DOT plans to install a new intersection at Highway 151 and Sixth Street South in Springville. He argues that differing designs at nearby crossings already cause crashes and confusion about right of way.
People who dedicate time to their communities are hailed as volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Their steady, selfless service strengthens programs and supports neighbors, schools, and local organizations through ongoing, unpaid commitment.
Editor Mary Sanchez notes how politicians shape place names from bridges to airport signs. Triboro to Robert F Kennedy Bridge bill shifts show how memorials honor officials, often with taxpayer funded projects and controversial timing.
Mayor Ron Corbett urges the Corridor MPO to use about 3.5 million dollars annually for 10 years to expand recreational trails and finish a regional network linking communities. He argues trails offer more value than funding long term road projects and aims to attract young professionals and families to Cedar Rapids and neighboring areas.
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