Cedar Rapids council returns to new City Hall chambers
The Cedar Rapids City Council opens in the renovated former federal courthouse at 101 First St SE with a public open house from 12 30 to 4 30 P M followed by a 4 to 5 P M news conference and ribbon cutting and the first 5 30 P M meeting in the new chambers The move brings government back to downtown and honors community cooperation and historic preservation while acknowledging ongoing renovations and future city leadership roles.
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Gimmicky ideas won't solve school problems
Arne Duncan argues for a longer year and year round schools with community use of campuses. He cites retirements, parental demand, and the need to modernize US education while noting budget and equity constraints. He urges parents to push reforms beyond top down Washington mandates.
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Merchants on Melrose Stir Over Football Saturday Traditions
Robert Sitka of Iowa City criticizes the Melrose Avenue neighborhood association for opposing football Saturdays near the stadium. He argues the area should have been rezoned to commercial use east of the bridge to accommodate the local sports culture.
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Cedar Rapids backs 20 year local option tax extension
Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau endorses a 20 year 1 percent local option tax extension to fund flood walls along the river street improvements and tax relief. The plan aims to protect residents and visitors while balancing questions about wall height location and downstream effects.
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Lisa Goodwin
Marilee Fowler
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University of Iowa College Republicans email sparks discrimination debate
AStudent or faculty member condemns the College Republicans for a controversial campus message regarding LGBT issues and immigration. Ellen Lewin's emailed response is praised for attempting to challenge the wording, while critics argue the group promotes bigotry. The campus debate centers on freedom of expression versus non discrimination policies and the impact on LGBT and immigrant communities.
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Ellen Lewin
University of Iowa College Republicans
College Republicans
No, Students Carrying Guns on Campus
Opinion by Terry Jessen of Vinton questions the idea of arming students on campus and warns of potential risks and consequences. The piece critiques safety, policy implications, and the odds of unintended harm in a school setting.
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Cedar Rapids City Council returns to proper home at old courthouse
After a 13 month road trip the Cedar Rapids City Council resumes in the city with a 5 30 p m meeting at the old Federal Courthouse. An open house and news conference accompany the return.
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