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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2012
Page
3
The Gazette argues against legalizing online poker in Iowa citing uncertain gains and likely social costs. It warns that a state run intrastate platform would expand access, boost problem gambling, and fail to curb illegal offshore sites, urging legislators to draw the line.
A week of debate centers on the Komen funding shift away from Planned Parenthood and Catholic institutions facing ACA contraception mandates. Advocates frame the clash as a fight over religious liberty and conscience, with critics citing political overreach and fiscal pressure on healthcare provision. The piece contrasts donor decisions, organizational funding, and the broader impact on millions relying on Catholic hospitals and services.
The text describes the difficulty of achieving a 100 percent accurate census. It notes dissent over sampling methods, the cost of perfect enumeration, and the political importance of the census for apportionment and redistricting. It mentions college students and the homeless as groups affecting counts, and cites the Census Bureau’s efforts within practical limits.
After weeks with no clear updates on Cedar Rapids and Linn County casino plans residents ask if public interest can be rekindled. They note last defeat by about 4000 votes and cite potential revenue loss for local education taxes and infrastructure funding.
A reader from Hiawatha suggests Cedar Rapids and Linn County could attract a large complex including a hotel and golf course, with potential spring development. The note asks if a casino is feasible in the Cedar Rapids/Linn County area and mentions Lyle McNeal.
Ed Flaherty of Iowa City urges immediate diplomacy in the Middle East, arguing no winner exists in Iraq or in any potential Iran war. He cites Panetta’s statement and calls for citizens to pressure President Obama and Iowa lawmakers to oppose steps toward war.
Scot Hughes of Cedar Rapids urges media to stop giving space to wild theories about the 2001 World Trade Center destruction. He cites the NIST report and argues there is no sound basis for doubt, calling for responsible journalism and factual reporting.
Dean Lerner of Des Moines argues against a 3.0 GPA teaching requirement, citing successful educators who would have been barred, while noting potential political implications for governor and state legislature. He asks who would pass such a test.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District built a $44 million Education Leadership and Support Center after flood recovery plans, despite declining enrollment and $111 million in infrastructure needs. The project, funded in part by $30 million in bonds, now faces scrutiny as elementary closures loom and unused SILO funds dwindle.
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