Beer recycling and fundraisers in Eastern Iowa towns
Fleck Sales partners with a Benton County farm to feed cows with outdated beer while a charity diverts container nickels and another group saves tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City. The Gazette recalls 2004 coffee towns visits and notes Cedar Memorial Park’s holiday lights and Iowa hunter safety stats, with 16 shootings this year versus higher past records.
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Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Meatpacking Plant Closes Leaving Hundreds Unemployed
Iowa readers see Cedar Rapids and Dubuque facing two paths since a meatpacking plant shutdown. In Cedar Rapids the largely unused complex fuels neighborhood decline after 14 years with little renewal, while in Dubuque a private developer pledges razing the site for new commerce as groups urge city incentives. State finances show rising pressure with $286 million shortfall and $500 million in prior commitments.
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Cedar Rapids
Letter writers defend Fallon and praise Cedar Rapids post office
A Cedar Rapids reader defends Rep. Ed Fallon as a conservative on land use, urban sprawl, and fiscal care, arguing The Gazette mislabels him. Another letter praises Cedar Rapids post office staff for courteous, efficient service during the holiday rush and strong USPS performance.
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Ed Fallon
Fallon
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Cedar Rapids
Charter Commission should seek city managers input
The Cedar Rapids Charter Commission reviews government forms for a potential charter change. A former eight year mayor argues for a full time city manager system to broaden candidate pools, centralize management, and reduce department hierarchy while urging the commission to consult experienced managers and officials before voters decide.
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EU begins accession talks with Turkey after decades of debate
Tevfik F Nas discusses Europe's decision to start negotiations granting Turkey formal EU candidate status after years of opposition. The piece notes Turkey's long partner role with the West, demographic vitality, and reforms toward democracy. It highlights geopolitical and economic justifications and the potential regional impact of membership.
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