Neighborly ideas stir in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
The Gazette editorial discusses eight acre cohousing plans in Iowa City with about 30 units and shared facilities, plus Cedar Rapids urban farming expansion proposed to boost local foods and pantries. Both aim to strengthen community, reduce land use, and improve neighborhood ties while inviting public input.
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Letters on term limits and wage debates spark bipartisan responses
The letter writers discuss Term Limits for Congress TLC and proposed constitutional amendments with bipartisan support tracking poll data. They ask voters to back TLC candidates and warn about wage policy effects on prices. Personal anecdotes on child safety and a Wendy's pay it forward moment add local perspective.
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Obama on pro football risks questions a son’s path
Kathleen Parker discusses President Obama's remark that if he had a son he wouldn't let him play pro football, noting过去 statements and a broader debate on head injuries. The column links NFL concussion lawsuits, helmet improvements, and parental choices to public sentiment and the sport's enduring popularity.
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Cedar Rapids Casino Battle Heads to Market Studies
Rival investors push Cedar Crossing and Riverside as Cedar Rapids votes and state regulators weigh licenses. Studies from TMG and Innovations Group project cannibalization ranges from a Riverside revenue loss of about 21 million to Cedar Crossing grabbing 28.2 million, with a March 6 Altoona briefing and an April 3 hearing in Cedar Rapids shaping the outcome.
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