Sutliff Bridge Icon Seen Worth Saving With Public Funds
The Sutliff Bridge spanning the Cedar River in Johnson County Iowa, a Parker truss historic site on the National Register, could be repaired with about 1.4 million dollars using 90 percent FEMA funding and state support. County supervisors consider engineering input while residents push to preserve the beloved landmark.
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Ted Kennedy and public option sparks reader letters
A Cedar Rapids letter writer mourns Ted Kennedy and credits him with fighting for average Americans. Other writers discuss health care reform, Canada’s system, and concerns about private versus government plans. Wayne Swanson and Elizabeth Belden respond from Alburnett and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Canada
Claude Castonguay
Dave Loebsack
Promised health care debate and panhandling concerns
Readers debate national health care costs noting that insuring more people raises costs and questioning promises to keep private coverage. A second letter questions Cedar Rapids panhandling, citing a one legged panhandler and urging donations to charities instead of individuals.
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Tom
Residents urge Cedar Rapids to curb First Avenue jaywalking
Amanda L Scadlock of Marion urges the Cedar Rapids Police Department to tighten enforcement of jaywalking on First Avenue SE between 10th and 16th streets. She describes near misses with pedestrians near St Luke's Hospital and Hy Vee, calling for new laws and stronger action.
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Amanda L. Scadlock
Marion
Sign free tax banner sparks city tax debate
A Gazette page two critique highlights Gardner Golf Course pro shop’s tax free claim drawing public ire. Ron Corbett condemns city tactics while voters consider an option tax. column urges support for Brian Fagan and Mike Wyrick amid flood recovery.
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Mike Wyrick
Cedar Rapids
Clunkers idea considered for pet adoption program
Eric Oliver proposes Dollars for Dogs Cash for Cats tax credits to reward shelter adoptions and fund long term care with a declining credit. He cites Cash for Clunkers success and economic strain on pets.
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Eric Oliver
Cedar Rapids
Light returns to flood zone after long effort on Fifth Street
In Cedar Rapids a street light was installed on the 1300 block of Fifth Street NW after Ronnee O Brien filed a petition and city officials funded the project. The light, funded by a streetlight fund, marks a small victory as neighbors return home post flood with more people moving back.
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Cedar Rapids
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Leslie Hart
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