Cedar Rapids urged water policy rethink beyond rate hikes
The Cedar Rapids City Council raised water rates to curb usage while editorializing for conservation. Santa Monica’s $100 rebates for low-flow toilets are cited as a practical model, since toilets account for 38 percent of home water use, with potential yearly savings and no extra cleaning or sewer issues. The piece suggests incentives for low-flow toilets and ties possible tax relief to outdoor water-use reductions.
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Willy-Nilly
Cedar Rapids Considers One Catholic High School Consolidation
A plan to merge Regis High School and LaSalle High School into a single consolidated Catholic high school in Cedar Rapids faces hurdles including $7.5 million in funding and a two year timeline. Supporters cite educational excellence, efficiency and curriculum expansion as reasons for the change.
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Westside LaSalle High School
Mount Mercy
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Congress Bills Aim to Tilt Civil Rights Burden of Proof
Article notes Sen. Edward Kennedy and Rep. Augustus Hawkins propose companion bills to overturn six Supreme Court civil rights decisions, shifting burden of proof in employment cases toward employers. It cites Wilks Cove Packing Co. v Frank Antonio and Price Waterhouse v Hopkins, predicting broader remedies and potential quotas, with criticism of presuming employers as racists and sexists.
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Hawkins
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William Brennan
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John Paul Stevens
College Community Education Association backs Feb 27 bond vote
The College Community Education Association urges patrons to vote yes on February 27 for Prairie High School facilities. It argues quality programs in sports music drama and industrial technology need comparable upgrades to academic facilities to boost student participation and success. Carol O'Brien signs as president.
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Door Knob Difficulty for Handicapped Supporters
Ruth A. Acord of Marion complains about heavy doors with slippery steel knobs. She argues hospitals clinics and businesses deny help to the handicapped by using hard to grip fixtures, hindering those with crutches canes or wheelchairs.
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Ruth A. Acord
Eighth Ave
Marion
Driving Through Dense Fog on Highway 30
Cedar Rapid drivers face fog on Highway 30 near ADM Corn Sweeteners and fear accidents. The writer notes the road is straight with surface reflectors. by maintaining a straight path and using reflectors as guides, drivers can navigate even dense fog, yet many still slow to unsafe speeds.Steve Pucelik 3009 12th Ave. SW, No. 224.
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Steve Pucelik
12Th Ave
Cedar Rapids Ranked Top City for Families Education
Prairie High senior Andrea Hanlon urges support for College Community Schools in the February 27 election to ensure strong education for her children. The letter cites Cedar Rapids as a top US city to raise a family and links quality schools to future success.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Prairie High
McDonald's First Avenue Goes Smoke Free
Janet F. Webster announces a progressive, mature move by McDonald’s at First Avenue to maintain a clean smoke free dining and healthful employment environment.
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McDonald’s First Avenue
Janet F. Webster
Park Towne Ct
All We Need Is Peace and Love for Neighbors
The speaker argues against using force to enforce behavior and urges a peaceful system where government protects rights and equal justice prevails. He condemns war and legislative battles as wasteful, urging voluntary exchange, shared goods, and a higher standard of living through nonviolence. All we need is peace and love for neighbors all the time.
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