Cedar Rapids Budget Debate Highlights Local Control Limits
Cedar Rapids officials argue state rules constrain city finances while weighing a tight 1978 79 budget. The plan cuts expenses, avoids new hires, and uses attrition to cover a projected 200000 deficit with a 43 cent tax increase. If appealed, the city could raise about 210000 more through property taxes.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Water Department
General Fund
MTA
Memorial Commission
Council
Blizzard of 1888: East Coast Storm Stuns Nation
The blizzard of 1888 crippled Washington and New York with brutal winds and deep snow, isolating major cities from Maine to Maryland. It killed hundreds, disrupted trains and telegraphs, and left lasting memories as survivors recall heroic rescues and the storm’s economic toll.
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Washington
New York
Maine
Maryland
Grover Cleveland
White House
Capitol
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New England
New York City
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Did you know collective nouns in quirky quotes
A collection of quirky lines defines collective nouns with humor and odd comparisons. The speaker notes on language quirks and social judgments while riffing on everyday subjects and a playful dress of words.
Constantine Named Regent of Greece in 1964
On this date in 1964 Greek Prince Constantine was named regent as King Paul’s condition worsened. Three years later Constantine was deposed as king by a military regime.
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Constantine
Paul
Newspapers Set the Pace of Social and Political Thought
A reflection on how newspapers shape public discourse by reporting on social issues, politics, and business trends, influencing opinions, agendas, and decision making across communities.
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Cecil Meister
Iota Epsilon Chapter
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Tony Frank
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Joey
Grandma Dadh
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Chicago
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