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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2012
Page
5
Local investor group led by Realtor Scott Byers to buy Westdale Mall from out of state owners. John Frew to convert the 33 year old property into a mixed use complex with housing office retail park and trails. City TIF incentives totaling about 15 million over 12 years and a minimum 90 million developer investment accompany the deal.
The piece notes housing construction permits rose to October high not seen since May 2008, signaling a home building recovery. Several Corridor contractors report improving activity, while doomday predictions for December 21 are dismissed as unfounded.
PMX Industries and CEO donated 500000 to the Harkin Institute at Iowa State University. ISU President Leath discussed fundraising with Harkin and his wife. Ethics questions arise over possible conflict of interest while no violations are proven.
A Cedar Rapids reader slams the federal assault weapons ban as ineffective and costly. The letter also opposes a city plan to replace a four way stop at Council Street and Boyson Road with traffic lights, urging removal of a consultant.
The University of Iowa faculty leaders express pride in President Sally Mason’s handling of rapid relocations after a flood and a later economic downturn. They vow continued cooperation with the administration and state officials to uphold the university’s reputation. A separate note thanks an unknown donor who paid for a Dec 14 Red Robin meal for Tony and Joyce Callahan.
Jonah Goldberg argues liberals overemphasize race as a political weapon while conservatives deny widespread racism. He cites the Romney Civil War era voting, Nikki Haley Tim Scott appointment, and criticism of Susan Rice to claim liberals weaponize race to attack Republicans. He asserts conservatives are less fixated on race, though that very claim invites scrutiny.
Melissa Harmeyer writes from Chicago Public Schools about how mass shootings like Sandy Hook shape students' views of violence. She recalls experiences in inner city schools and questions whether such events become the new normal for youths nationwide.
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