Privatize Cedar Rapids St Andrews Golf Course, column says
Jim Dyer Waldo Morris and John Rosenberg owners argue city owned golf courses drain taxpayers. They note St Andrews sits in flood plain, profits thin, property taxes rising while city courses pay none. They urge privatization or higher fees and consider selling parts of Ellis and Twin Pines. Comments: wdyer55 gmail.com
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Cedar Rapids
Airport National
Mike Hall
Twin Pines
Ellis
Jones Park
Jim Dyer
Waldo Morris
John Rosenberg
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Letter to the Editor Opposes Libray Tax and Abatement Plan
Donna Weaver of Cedar Rapids objects to a 3 by 5 tax increase approved by the mayor despite voter opposition. She urges rescinding 10 year tax abatements for flood era properties and criticizes residents who avoid taxes while others pay. She calls for city government changes if the council proceeds.
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Donna Weaver
Cedar Rapids
Holocaust and Jewish identity underlined by survivor roots
Lena Gebotstrajber Gilbert reflects on the Holocaust as a defining facet of Jewish identity, tying personal family tragedy to enduring cultural responsibility. The piece honors survivors and asserts identity through memory, urging continued acknowledgment in American and diaspora communities.
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Charles Krauthammer
America
Land of Zion
Lena R. Gebotstrajber
Gilbert Springville
Demographic shifts, Trump pivot threaten Democratic coalition
Harrop column argues voters split by color and gender will reshape politics. Trump shifts to appeal to working class and women to win Latinos and other groups, while Dems face fading identity politics firewalls as Obama nominates Garland to Scalia seat.
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Trump
Democratic Coalition
America
U.S. Supreme Court
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Merrick Garland
Antonin Scalia
Washington Post
Obama
Republican Party
Arbor Day highlights mature trees as living capital assets
Dustin Hinrichs of Trees Forever notes mature trees provide energy savings, flood control, property value boosts and habitat. A 100 year old black oak on Brucemore grounds valued at 81500 in benefits, Cedar Rapids study shows 1 dollar spent on street trees yields 4 dollars in benefits. Neighbors challenge removing trees for sidewalks and flood protection, while a city plan inventories street trees to quantify value.
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Brucemore
Trees Forever
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
34Th Street
Cedar River
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