Iowa Supreme Court Live Streams Oral Arguments Online
The Iowa Supreme Court began livestreaming oral arguments last Thursday, boosting transparency. Kirkwood Community College professor Gail Brown, with endowment support, maps and preserves hundreds of tiny Iowa pioneer cemeteries in Linn County using GIS tech. Cedar Rapids unemployment falls to 5.7 percent as manufacturing adds 500 jobs. Iowa City pockets 4.9 percent. Noelridge Park prairie plots preview Cedar Rapids flood greenway plans to reduce flooding and erosion.
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Cedar Rapids bids come in above estimates for complex project
City considers rebid after Cedar Rapids Convention Complex bids run five million over the 41 million estimate. Mechanical costs spike 45 percent and electrical 87 percent, while general contractor and site demolition come in well below estimates. Cigarette butt woes rise after smoking ban. IRS fines Iowa City district 25539 for late payroll tax payment amid prior 2 million in errors.
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Anonymous gift honors veteran as Cedar Rapids crowd cheers
A July homecoming banner for a combat medic in Afghanistan inspired a mysterious gift. A potted rose was left beneath the banner Aug 6 with no card, becoming a lasting tribute. Kevin and Janet Keating thank the anonymous donor and plan to maintain the rose as a memorial.
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Laverty a good choice for Cedar Rapids School Board
Judy Goldberg endorses John Laverty for Cedar Rapids School Board citing his listening approach, thorough research, and willingness to engage with parents and community members. The endorsement urges voters to support Laverty on September 13.
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Better safety urged for Pigman event road use
A reader describes a near collision on Palo Marsh Road during the Pigman Triathlon on August 21. They urge Linn County and organizers to implement a safer route, suggesting running on one side or along shoulders to prevent future hazards.
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Chris Bruns
Cedar Rapids
Waste disposal concerns over new mini trash can design
A reader complains that the new compact bin is unusable for larger households and irregular waste. They note the narrow shape makes bagging difficult and question how sealed plastic bags affect compostable food waste and overall decomposition. They urge reconsideration of plastic bag requirements.
Perry and the politics of folksiness in a polarized nation
The author argues that defending Perry and similar conservatives on culture and religion wears thin. East Coast snobbery and faux folksiness divide voters from policy, and true conservatism should focus on ideas and deeds rather than persona. The piece criticizes overreliance on identity politics.
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Iowa tops nation in volunteer retention and support
Guest column highlights Iowa leading the nation in volunteer retention and second in volunteer participation. It notes drastic gains from the Volunteer Generation Fund and the CNCS ICVS collaboration, expanding volunteer centers and boosting annual volunteers from 718,804 in 1989 to about 900,000 today.
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Dave Loebsack
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