Sidewalks Build Community In Cedar Rapids Forum
Editorial argues sidewalks are essential for safety, access, and neighborhood connection. Cedar Rapids plans a $1.25 million street project on First Avenue East near Cottage Grove Avenue, with at least $35,000 for new sidewalks. City budgets ~275,000 for sidewalks citywide, despite concerns over trees and privacy. Sidewalks are portrayed as a public necessity, not a luxury.
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Linn County
First Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Brucemore Mansion
Four Oaks
Cedar Memorial
Lindale Mall
C.R
Washington Senior High School
Cottage Grove Place
Mary C. Ryan
Streets Department
Streets
Council Kings
Peter Hoy
Imposing morales on gays is problem not solution
A reader defends Christians against daily hostility, argues Christians should embrace homosexuals though not approve actions, cites biblical references and asserts faith persists despite ridicule and martyrdom.
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Sodom & Gomorrah
Paul
Corinth
Canada and U S share borders but differ in outlook
The piece contrasts U S and Canadian views noting Montreal and Toronto align more with Paris and Berlin than Philadelphia or Bakersfield. It cites 45 percent of Canadians viewing the U S unfavorably, discusses trade reliance, defense, welfare, and cultural differences shaping a durable bilateral relationship.
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Bush
Great White North
Canada
America
Montreal
Toronto
Paris
Philadelphia
Berlin
Bakersfield
United States
Ulysses S. Grant
Uncle Sam
U.S
France
Great Britain
England
North
Upper East
Manhattan
Iraq
Cuba
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