Cedar Rapids amphitheater gains support as downtown booster
Editorial argues the Cedar Rapids amphitheater is a timelyDowntown recovery tool despite critics. Backed by nearly 2 million in pledges toward an 8.7 million project, with Linn County and Vision Iown positive feedback, the plan aims to boost flood‑control, quality of life, and regional entertainment alongside other redevelopment.
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Cedar Rapids
Hall Perrine Foundation
Linn County
Vision Iown Board
Des Moines
Branstad faces pressure over Iowa Supreme Court rulings
Dysart letter writer Ron Parizek argues Governor Branstad endangered judicial independence by remaining silent on retention of four Iowa Supreme Court justices, urges accountability and recalls concerns over party politics and judicial conservatism.
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Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa Supreme Court
Boost the economy to fight child poverty editorial
Gazette editorial calls for economic growth to reduce child poverty citing a high rate of children in families qualifying for free or reduced lunch. It contrasts claims about poverty with reflections on personal success stories including John Boehner.
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Gazette
John Boehner
Cedar Rapids amphitheater accessibility under ADA concerns
Bob Gehring argues that the Cedar Rapids amphitheater must fully comply with the ADA. He notes current flower gardens and grass walkways hinder wheelchairs and other disabilities, suggesting paved spots along the center aisle to allow access to the front.
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Cedar Rapids Amphitheater
Noelridge Park
Bob Gehring
Cedar Rapids
Hallelujah Chorus Flash Mobunites 300 Singers at Lindale Mall
A crowd of more than 300 area singers joined a flash mob to perform The Hallelujah Chorus in Lindale Mall food court. The Midwest Chorale organized the event with Diana Nollen inviting participants. Shoppers and performers were moved by the communal musical moment, described as a holiday gift and potentially an annual tradition.
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Hallelujah Chorus
Lindale Mall
Diana Nollen
Midwest Chorale
Flood Them with Love closes after two years of aid
Cedar Rapids founder Karla Goettel announces Flood Them with Love will close after assisting 350 flood affected families. The group completed six rebuilding projects and aided erosion work while thanking volunteers donors and business partners.
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Karla Goettel
Cedar Rapids
Goettel
Last-minute gifts from a playful political catalog
A satirical catalog lists items like a portable helicopter with case, a smile mask for speed cameras, a Sinclair smokestack plinth replica, a FEMA commissioned photo book on Cedar Rapids infrastructure, a Ron Corbett action figure with accessories, a Gronstal conflict game, humorous fragrances, a compact tablet computer iKolache, and an archival interview CD.
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Cedar Rapids
FEMA
Ron Corbett
Terry Branstad
Senate
Mike Gronstal
B.S
Chuck Wieneke
Cologne
de Cing Odeurs
Dorman
Corps of Engineers
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