LOST funding urged to fix Cedar Rapids streets and flood plan
The Gazette backs extending the five year local option sales tax for 20 years to fund Cedar Rapids flood protection and street repairs. City officials say 40 percent would repair 118 residential streets while the rest finances the flood project and main thoroughfares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Gazette
Kcrg-Tv9
Corbett
Dave Elgin
CIP
Elgin
Wedding as faith and defiance in royal vows
The piece contrasts William and Kate's royal wedding with everyday doubt about marriage in America. It reflects on tradition, renewal, and the vow to stay together, while noting trends of declining marriage rates and rising cynicism. It envisions a lasting union as a hopeful act amid societal unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie, Fla
Park
Marilyn
Hollywood
Calif
William
Kate
Britain
University of Iowa President Calls for Inclusive Campus Dialogue
University of Iowa President Sally Mason urges open exchange of ideas and universal respect on campus. She condemns racism and harassment, vows swift action and possible sanctions against violators to protect a tolerant environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iversities
University of Iowa
Sally Mason
Uiowa
Time to heal old wounds and Cedar Rapids tax push
The writer reflects on decades of local political feuds in Cedar Rapids as a sales tax measure looms. He argues past resentments hinder progress yet sees potential in a flood mitigation plan backed by city councils and possible state federal support, hoping the tax passes to fund long term watershed changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
East
West
City Hall
White House
Feds
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Public Works
Federal Disaster Aide
Rine
Bever Avenue SE
Thegazette
Sean
May
Gallup
Leonard Pitts Jr
Miami Herald
Prince William
Kate Middleton
Witton Country Park
Darwen
England
Prince
Middleton
Dorman
Sourcemediane
Todd Dorman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!