Cedar Rapids Candidates Highlight District 2 and 3 Support
Letters from Cedar Rapids residents urge votes for Sarah Henderson in District 2 and Jerry McGrane in District 3. They praise Henderson as a strong advocate for business growth and community marketing, and McGrane for flood control, trails, Cedar Bend development, and neighborhood collaboration.
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Jerry McGrane
Indian Creek
Cedar Bend
Jerry
City Rapids
Diane Handler
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Thomson for Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner
Cedar Rapids resident since 1950 endorses Don Thomson for re election citing improved streets and progress. Voter argues against replacing the entire commission and praises Thomson for delivering results and keeping streets well maintained.
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Don Thomas
Cedar Rapidian
Marvin Hoppenworth
Cedar Rapids
Podzimek Seeks Cedar Rapids City Council Runoff
The piece touts Tom Podzimek as a citizen with a fresh voice for Cedar Rapids, advancing to the runoff for the third at large City Council seat. It urges voters to choose a non politician and a new vision in the December 6 runoff.
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Tom Podzimek
Cedar Rapids
Tom
Powers for Cedar Rapids City Council District 2
Endorsement by Sylvia Popelka praising Patty Powers as a strong leader with vision for Cedar Rapids revitalization. Highlights Powers as tireless, skilled with budgets, respectful, decisive, and capable of guiding a government transition toward growth and renewed energy.
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Cedar Rapids
Patty
District 2
Sylvia Popelka
Write-in campaigns in runoff questioned by residents
A reader urges the council to prohibit write-in candidates in runoff races arguing ballots already reflected voters' choice. The letter targets Wade Wagner who seeks a write-in in a different district after losing an at large race, saying the move disregards the public decision.
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Wade Wagner
Wagner Seeks City Council Seat as Write-In Candidate
Wade Wagner runs as a write-in candidate for District 3 city council. The candidate emphasizes honesty, integrity, and experience as the district seeks capable leadership on the new council.
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Wagner
Wade Wagner
Wade
McGrane Poised To Lead City Council In Local Appeal
Blair Gauntt endorses Jerry McGrane, praising his neighbor hood leadership and active role as president of the neighborhood association. Gauntt credits McGrane with driving programs that improved Oak Hill Jackson area and urges neighbors to vote for him.
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Sherry Cherry
Oak Hill Jackson
Jerry McGrane
Podzimek Seeks Future for Cedar Rapids and Iowa
A supporter praises Tom Podzimek for leadership and open minded teamwork as Cedar Rapids faces a new government. The endorsement highlights his Cradle to Cradle management philosophy and concern over environmental pollution, urging progress while questioning future stewardship.
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Tom Podzimek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Tom
Cedar Lake
Union
Tara Youells for District 1 City Council
Tara Youells, a strong advocate for elderly and working families, runs Faith in Action and serves all faiths. Her supporters say she is caring, dedicated, a good listener, and a reliable voice for District 1.
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Tara Youells
Tara
Faith In Action
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Oy Vane Ahgate
Total Stock
diamondsRforever.com
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Segels Treasure Center
Diamond & Gold
3Rd Ave
M & TH
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