Cedar Rapids Carnegie Library’s ending and new home
The Cedar Rapids Carnegie Building closed as staff moved to an 83000 square foot new library. The piece recalls local effort by Ada Van Vechten and others to win a free library, the 1905 grant, and the long evolution to a modern, department store like library, with the old building slated for preservation as part of the moved Art Museum.
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Carnegie Library
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Coe College
Masonic
Ada
C.D.) van Vechten
van Ve
Ralph Clements
Hall Foundation
C.D. van Vechten
Carl and
Ralph
van Vechten Shaffer
van Vechten
Carnegie
Cedar Rapids Art Museum
Knight under fire as IU faces Illinois in Bloomington
Indiana coach Bobby Knight draws scrutiny amid his mystifying conduct and public disputes. Critics point to a recent disciplinary benching and threats of a coaching scandal while Iowa defeats Indiana 72 to 59, highlighting tensions within the Big Ten ahead of the February 21 game in Bloomington.
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Indiana
Bobby Knight
University of Illinois
Bloomington
Illinois
Big Ten
Knight
Lou Henson
Bob Knight
Notre Dame
Digger Phelps
Phelps
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Cedar Rapids Voters Asked to Approve School Enrichment Tax
A Cedar Rapids letter argues for a yes vote on a proposed school enrichment levy citing ranking gains, new schools opened in 1961 and 1962, and the need to maintain educational quality amid budget constraints. It warns against closing buildings and against anti tax campaign tactics, urging compromise and focus on essential education.
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Cedar Rapids
Polk
Kenwood
Adams
Grant
Madison
Monroe
Truman
Iowa
Washington
Franklin
Metro
Guthrie
John M. Ely Jr
23Rd St. NE
Cedar Rapids Community
Voters urged to approve Cedar Rapids enrichment tax levy
Cedar Rapids voters are urged to support a five year enrichment tax levy to fund existing school programs and services. The notice states closures may occur if funds fall short and urges community backing to continue the district’s exemplary education.
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Cedar Rapids
Enrichment tax urged to fund broad school programs
Voters are urged to support the enrichment tax to protect educational programs, avoid teacher cuts, and preserve debate music art and sports offerings while weighing class size and student benefits. Tax approval could fund varied skills and student opportunities.
Extra taxing no vote urged on Social Security tax change
Retirees with Social Security may face federal and state taxes on benefits under new rules. An enrichment tax could also tax benefits and raise real estate taxes if a levy passes. Citizens urged to vote no to protect Social Security and school budgets.
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U.S
Iowa
No pity for farmers turns as Reagan wins support
A reader recalls moving to Cedar Rapids in 1930 and describes farm life before saying 60 percent of farmers backed Reagan in the latest vote. The letter criticizes political outcomes and cites a correction about a budget claim claiming $17 million in savings from firing teachers and questions where $60 million will go.
Come, let's celebrate being so different Michael and Daniel
In Tucson a Thai and a Decorah native reflect on race and heritage while navigating a multiracial school. The piece traces Michael Montri Sae Jean Hubbard and his stepbrother Daniel as they blend into families across cultures in Arizona and Iowa, urging acceptance and shared meals.
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Tucson
Ariz
Michael
Michael Montri Sae-Jean Hubbard
Thailand
Decorah
Iowa
Daniel
Carillo School
Asia
America
Siberia
Alaskan
Americas
Sherwin-Williams
Ronald Reagan
East Side School
St. Benedict's
Eastern Iowans Share Outspoken Views In Outlook Columns
Periodic observations invite thoughtful residents to express diverse topics with individual perspectives. The column series emphasizes personal viewpoints and civic reflection from the eastern Iowa community.
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J.F. Hladky, Jr
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Editorial Pages
C.a.’S Old Library
Andrew Carnegie Foundation
Cedar Rapidians
Robert Rohlf
Minnesota
Wikkage
Reagan
Block
Robert J. Hayes
Woodland Drive
Gordon Shipley
Conrad Simonson
Luther College
University of Arizona
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