Rummage in the Ramp yields record 24 tons for charity
Iowa City's city sponsored Rummage in the Ramp collected 24 tons of items, up from 20 and 19 tons in prior years, during July 26 to August 2. The sale netted a record $12,615 to be shared among 22 local nonprofits providing volunteers. ACT scores show Iowa students average 22.4, second nationwide behind Minnesota. Cedar Rapids named among America’s 10 Best Places to Grow Up by U.S. News & World Report for schools crime green space and housing factors.
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Deteriorating Cedar Rapids Streets Stir Budget Debate
City officials admit street maintenance lags behind demand due to funding cuts and growth. Material costs rise, state fuel tax revenue stagnant, and flood costs worsen outlook for repairs without state action.
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Community letters span local civic concerns and health care views
Readers discuss Cedar Rapids school district progress after floods, praise new superintendent Dave Benson and associate Gary O Malley, criticize city maintenance and a failing lawn mower dealer. Monticello, Tiffin, and national health care reform debates appear as part of a broad forum.
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Dave Markward
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Gary O’malley
Transcending race and the politics of Obama
The piece critiques liberal Democrats and media for accusing opponents of racism when questioning Barack Obama. It argues supporters claim race issues to silence dissent, contrasts imagined extremist labels with real events, and notes how political violence at town halls is downplayed. The author challenges readers to evaluate race and politics without defaulting to racist accusations.
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Wake-up call on abuse of disabled in Iowa care
Evan, a 29-year-old man with Fragile X and autism from Iowa City, says staff hit him and later another worker left without a replacement. DHS found two confirmed cases but counts abuse as minor and unlikely to recur. The piece argues for stronger background checks, training, and statewide reform. Anne Baber Wallis of the University of Iowa comments.
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