Cedar Rapids School Board to meet on search for new superintendent
The Cedar Rapids Community School District faces a June retirement for Superintendent Dave Benson. The board will hold a special 4 p.m. meeting to discuss hiring a search firm and mapping the process, with calls for open meetings and public input during the process. The district spends about 248 million this year with over 2,900 staff, making transparency crucial.
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Letter writers debate speed cameras and police stance
A reader argues speed cameras on I 380 curb crashes and save lives but questions DOT warnings and signs. He calls for clearer notices of violations and more advance warnings. The second letter questions Democratic attacks on police amid urban unemployment concerns.
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Cedar Rapids
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Community critique and energy policy letter to the editor
A reader letter attacks Democratic policies for perceived African American harm and cites crime, abortion, and schooling as failures. It questions Institute for Energy Research funding links and urges renewed support for renewable energy subsidies and a shift from fossil fuels.
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Gruber Criticized as Time Person of the Year Choice
Jonah Goldberg argues MIT economist Jonathan Gruber, praised as a fair health care reform arbiter, pushed the Obama agenda through undisclosed consulting and strategic deception. He cites Gruber’s congressional hearing apology and claims the excess complexity serves expert classes over ordinary Americans.
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Landowners fight Rock Island Clean Line project in Iowa
Rick Gersema argues against eminent domain for a private high voltage line spanning 375 miles from Iowa to Illinois. He cites lowered land values, farming disruption, and potential soil and tile damage, noting RUIB hearings and limited easement progress while urging landowners not to sign voluntary rights.
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