Mayor Corbett pushes package to revive Cedar Rapids casino plan
The Gazette editors weigh a package of legislative proposals by Mayor Ron Corbett to keep Cedar Rapids casino hopes alive and reform Iowa gaming. They support greater equity in gaming revenue to counties without casinos, but split on a smoke free license overriding the Racing and Gaming Commission vote. They urge lawmakers to give the package a fair hearing and consider the broader future of gambling in Iowa.
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That Rapids
Ron Corbett
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Rapids
Corbett
Iowa
Racing and Gaming Commission
Linn County
Iowa Gaming Association
Riverside
Waterloo
Legislture
Reader letter supports ditch mowing pause and drought runoff efforts
A reader praises Iowa's ditch maintenance and native prairie reseeding for wildlife habitat and runoff reduction. The letter warns against overreliance on solar and wind, cites potential drone and space-use issues, criticizes EPA runoff regulation, and notes Iowa’s water pollution concerns and Gulf dead zone as a statewide embarrassment.
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Iowa
Iowa water cleanup blocked by vetoed conservation funds
The letter attacks Gov. Terry Branstad for vetoing 11.2 million dollars intended for conservation and water quality. It claims Iowa spends under 1 percent of its budget on natural resources and urges federal EPA rules as a necessary spur, accusing the Farm Bureau and the governor of obstruction to clean water for Iowans.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
EPA
Farm Bureau
Branstad
Minimalist living spawns strong desires and sharp contrasts
Froma Harrop notes that minimalism draws hipsters to small spaces yet often prompts new purchases as replacements for clutter. She cites Cuyana’s appeal and fashion’s emphasis on “fewer better things” while flagging lavish interiors and feng shui laden mansions, where luxury meets simple living in contrast.
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Cuyana
Wall Street Journal
Colorado
Old West Town
Connecticut
Leaders' response wont go unnoticed in Cedar Rapids
Linda Seger recounts Cedar Rapids flood experiences from 2008 to 2014. She Big-ups community resilience, recalls riverfront plans, and urges officials to listen and act with kindness. She urges accountability and accessible leadership during recovery and future disasters.
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Linda Seger
Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
Sasaki
O Avenue
Eighth Street
Iowa National Guard
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