Safer Rides Moves For Iowa City Cab Regulators
Iowa City officials consider tighter taxi rules after a sexual assault case showed gaps in cabdriver and vehicle data. Police Chief Hargadine backs changes to aid investigations. Also, Benton County clock restoration funds clear for Thanksgiving completion. Move in day prompts campus crowds as fall term nears.
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Cedar Rapids EnvisionCR Plan Draws Strong Public Support
Pat Boddy outlines Cedar Rapids EnvisionCR a comprehensive plan that drew hundreds to open houses and online input Residents want regional collaboration cultural corridors downtown vitality and walkable neighborhoods The city solicits further feedback and next open houses at the Public Library and National Czech Museum and Library.
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Smulekoffs Home Store to Close After 125 Years in Cedar Rapids
Owners of Smulekoff's Home Store announce closure after 125 years in downtown Cedar Rapids. A spokeswoman cites no available relocation space and flood buyout plans. 50 employees will be affected. Water and insurance concerns followed the 2008 flood serving as context for the decision.
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Letters on elections and clean water policy in Iowa
The letter writer urges cleaner campaigning in the U S Senate race and defends Joni Ernst. It critiques constant war talk, cites Hal Cendurent and Iowa water issues, notes Branstad veto of 11 2 million in clean water funding, and calls for stronger action on water quality and Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. Cedar Rapids writer Frank Olsen urges voters to back candidates who support clean water.
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Obama world view as TV show and moral arc critique
Jonah Goldberg argues Obama relies on the idea that good triumphs and world opinion guides justice. He challenges the notion that the international community or time will resolve extremism, noting ISIL builds a caliphate while Western reassurance won’t save the day without action. Goldberg, editor at National Review Online, offers a sharp counterpoint on moral agency and strategy.
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