Be like the Grinch in Steven Patton column
Steven Patton argues that the Grinch’s transformed heart mirrors modern life in Cedar Rapids. He says people are often angry because they feel alone and urges readers to seek love and caring, ending with a call to emulate the Grinch’s newfound generosity. Patton lives in Cedar Rapids.
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Mount Crumpit
Benedict Cumberbatch
Max
Whoville
Grinch
Cindy Lou
Mr. Grinch
the Grinch
Steven Patton
Cedar Rapids
Community letter on inclusive arts event at Hancher
A parent recalls a King's Singers holiday show at Hancher Auditorium disrupted by an elderly patron scolding a seven year old for squirming and standing. The letter argues that arts audiences include children and that all attendees deserve respect and dignity during performances.
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King’s Singers
Hancher Auditorium
DeSantis campaign relies on anti trans narrative says LZ Granderson
Los Angeles Times columnist LZ Granderson argues DeSantis uses anti trans rhetoric to appeal to Iowa voters. He cites town halls debates and media quotes showing a pattern of targeting transgender youths to boost campaign standing.
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Ron DeSantis
CNN
NPR
Donald Trump
DeSantis
Elon Musk
Iowa
Hamas
Israel
Des Moines Register
Caitlin Jenner
Middle East
LZ Granderson
The
Los Angeles Times
No Pipeline in Linn and Cedar Counties
Eastern Iowa residents push back against Wolf Carbon Solutions as four community meetings reaffirm resistance to easements. Illinois ICC rejected Wolf for lacking contracts and public safety evidence, urging denial, while Iowa landowners vow to block eminent domain and protect 250 plus families along the proposed route.
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Wolf Carbon Solutions
Iowa Utilities Board
Wolf
Linn
Cedar
Scott
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
ICC
Oak Savanna
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