Readers urged to choose a qualified county auditor
The Gazette argues six Linn County auditor candidates deserve commendation for entering a demanding race. It notes the former auditor Linda Langenberg's high standard and outlines essential duties including elections, budgeting, tax levies, records, and IT reliance, urging voters to value integrity and nonpartisan service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inn County
Linda Langenberg
Langenberg
Linn
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Becky Shoup
Cedar Rapids City Budget Failures Draw Fire Over Priorities
A Cedar Rapids reader laments budget cuts to police and services after City Council backed 10 percent reductions while funding four golf courses and a Farmstead plant purchase. He condemns downtown focus, calls for homeless shelter space, and urges humane priorities over vanity projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Kevin Svoboda
the Gazette
Czech Village
Czech Village Association
16Th Avenue
Westside
Green Square
Jerry McGrane
Ae ‘Sam
Marines leader Abolins touted for Linn County auditor
Betsy Alldredge and Charley Zahorik back Dan Abolins and Joel Miller as the best qualified for Linn County auditor and elections chief. Readers praise Pat Ehler and Patchier for integrity and election experience, urging professional management over politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Dan Abolins
Abolins
U.S. Marines Corps
Traq
Linda Langenberg
Linn County
Langenberg
Joel Miller
Miller
Robins
Charley Zahorik
Cedar Rapids
Ironworkers Union Local
Ehler
U.S. Marines
Patchier
Pat Ehler
Linn Cowmity
Russ Gerst
Snow Days Refresh Students and Teachers Alike
Megan Sova writes that snow days give both teachers and students a needed break during the January to March stretch. They recharge, return rested, and finish the school year with renewed focus after months of cold, crabby days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megan Sova
Marion
Regional diplomacy urged to stabilize Baghdad amid Iraq debate
After Davos discussions, regional diplomacy is urged to engage Iraq neighbors and Iran to curb chaos in Baghdad. The White House pursues Iran pressure while calls grow for a broader regional talks strategy and timed troop drawdown contingent on neighbor stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iraq
Baghdad
White House
Baker-Hamilton
Bush Team
Iran
Tehran
Heitheb
James Baker
United States
Davos
Switzerland
Middle East
U.S
Saddam
Pentagon
The
Gulf
Arab Gulf
Adil Abdel Mahdi
SCIRI
Hezbollah
Hamas
Congress
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson County
Tom Stockett
Council
Westdale Mall
Dan Beadle
Greene Square
Marine Corps
Abelins
Betsy Alldredge
Straught
Trudy Rubin
Philadelphia Inquirer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!