Cedar Rapids hotel tax column urges citizen led grant process
Jen Neumann and Carl Sefl critique current hotel motel tax allocations in Cedar Rapids. They urge restoring a citizen driven review system for funding arts culture and visitor attractions, arguing it ensures transparency and keeps politics out of grants. They note the tax supports nonprofits and venues like Allianz Powerhouse and ImOn Ice Arena and cite past gains of about 2 million dollars yearly for local venues.
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Democrats could restore local control in Iowa reads column
Reading Adam Sullivan argues Democrats could bring back local control in Iowa, nominating leaders who focus on governance. The piece condemns GOP policy and outlines hopes for easier voting, women's rights, tighter gun limits, and county oversight on large animal operations.
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Adam Sullivan
Iowa
Shaken baby syndrome scrutiny touches a murder case
Lenore Skenazy notes the 1984 Florida case of 5 month old Benjamin Dowling, later diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome, and the 37 year death prompting new charges against babysitter Terry McKirchy now in Texas. The piece discusses medical debate, plea deals, and calls for innocence commissions amid evolving views on SBS.
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Linn County Tackles Housing Woes with Coop to Trim Evictions
Ashley Ballus outlines Linn County and Cedar Rapids collaboration to ease rent arrears and evictions. The effort uses federal funds of 5.3 million dollars for rent and utility assistance, plus stop gap plans and new coordination to speed access, with agencies including Waypoint Services HACAP United Way and Catholic Charities.
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