Flood protection funding heads to Cedar Rapids and area
Iowa flood Mitigation Board approves Cedar Rapids request for 264 million dollars over 20 years to build permanent flood barriers on both river banks. Coralville Iowa City and Dubuque also receive approval for smaller projects as area communities benefit from state growth tax proceeds. Don Saxton retires after 44 years in public service including mayor and emergency management roles. Cedar Rapids downtown bus depot reopens after 2008 flood damage with improved operations and a new low income fare plan plus Saturday free rides.
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Same-Day Runoff Voting Could Improve Elections
Clark Rieke of Cedar Rapids argues that ranked-choice and same-day runoff systems reduce vote-splitting when many candidates run. He notes higher turnout costs with traditional runoffs and claims broader agendas and more female leaders would emerge under such systems.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College Christmas Convocation A Meaningful Celebration
The Coe College Christmas Convocation on December 3 featured 100 plus musicians including the Concert Choir College Chorale and Handbell Ensemble performing familiar and new songs. Seven Bible readings were delivered by students faculty and President David McInally and his wife Janice. Chaplain Kristin Hutson led prayers as four hymns were printed for audience participation. Candles lit the finale as Silent Night was sung and scenes with cider followed, inviting all to attend next year’s observance.
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Home casino licenses emerge as a neighbors’ gamble idea
Scott Stines argues a Dec. 4 Gazette piece about a moratorium on gaming licenses inspires home casino licenses in single family homes. He predicts county and city revenue along with neighborhood redevelopment and new home remodel businesses benefiting from such licenses.
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Meskwaki Medal Ceremony Delayed for New Year Pow Wow
Eight Meskwaki men were honored for using their native language in WWII at the National Museum of the American Indian. Medals will be awarded New Year’s Eve during a Meskwaki casino pow wow near Tama after tribal council request. Cedar Rapids runoff turnout 8.7 percent, under 8,000 of 125,000 voters.
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Coming to grips with rise of the machines
Jonah Goldberg argues machines will replace many workers as tablets at tables and drone delivery emerge. He notes Applebee’s and Chili’s use table tablets, Amazon drones, and driverless tech, warning policy must adapt to a shifting labor market.
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Iowa roads and funding urged for fixes by Sen Bowman
Ted Bowman urges major road funding fixes for Iowa citing a deteriorating system and rising costs. He outlines options from higher fuel taxes to tolls and seeks public input while noting a state budget surplus that could fund improvements. He invites readers to contact legislators and Gov Branstad.
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