Pedestrian Focused Downtown? Cedar Rapids Weighs Traffic Changes
The Gazette editorial argues for pedestrian friendly improvements in Cedar Rapids including NewBo Market renovations and a proposal by Jeff Speck to replace many traffic lights with four way stops. It cautions about two way streets and calls for local study and public discussion before any conversion.
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Letter urging action against gun violence and parenting reform
A reader condemns ongoing gun violence and NRA influence and calls for immediate bans on assault weapons with penalties. The letter also stresses stronger parenting, discipline, real world activities for children, and steps to reduce social isolation to prevent future tragedies.
Better treatment needed for mental illness
Opinion by Charlie Dyer from Shellsburg argues that mental health care is the missing factor in gun violence debates. He critiques calls to ban guns while advocating arming teachers, urging safer mental health support to prevent tragedies like Sandy Hook.
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Sandy Hook
China
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Better parenting as shield against tragedy
A short reflection arguing better parenting prevents horrors. The piece questions what is wrong with parenting and calls society to take responsibility for children's mental health, urging parents as teachers to shape healthier environments.
Online shopping brings joys and woes of the season
The piece notes crowds and traffic irritants of in person shopping, cites Deloitte data that 45 percent shop online, and describes targeted ads and email discounts. It highlights online retailers opening physical stores like Bonobos to let customers touch products, while warning online shopping has quirks and environmental waste.
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Spokane
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Victoria’s Secret
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University of Iowa praised for steady leadership and resilience
Earlene E. Erbe lauds University of Iowa for daily leadership that stabilizes the campus through budget cuts retirements and flood recovery. She credits President Sally Mason and a committed staff for safeguarding education and protecting lives while highlighting campus rejuvenation and long term value.
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US Staff Council
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