Mayor's City Address Urges Action and Civic Pride
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids mayor outlines flood recovery progress and praise for neighborhood leaders while urging residents to adopt a proactive attitude. He promotes project labor openness, the Blue Zone pledge for health, and loving the city, even as he touches on streets and flood protection amid tax-extension debates.
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Ron Corbett
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Cedar Rapidians
the Mirror
Cedar Rapids flood tax vote urged as residents weigh plan
A Cedar Rapids letter supports extending the local option sales tax to fund flood protection and Eastside flood barriers. The writer notes differing city and Army Corps plans and urges voting yes on March 6, citing 2008 flood damage and a community commitment to pumps levees and streets.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Porn Pedar
Cedar Rapids
Ian Fudge
Ace
Tiomore
Michael
Augustine
Lori Hauskins
Debate on Second Amendment Rights Sparks Local Opinion
Stephen J Long of Marion voices division on gun rights and red tape. He argues the Second Amendment guarantees bearing arms while criticizing state and local restrictions and calls for reasonable revising of laws to protect citizens rights.
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Tvo
Stephen J Long Marion
GOP science stance sparks debate on health and safety
The piece argues that Republican positions opposing science hinder public health and safety efforts. It cites guns, climate, early childhood care, and medical labor concerns, interlaced with personal anecdotes about childbirth, medical care, and a community gymnastics club origin.
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Scence
Iowa
Fead
Sistv
Weent
Ethial
Stull
Rob Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Bremner's generosity makes dream possible at Coe College
In the summer of 1973, as a Coe College senior majoring in physical education, I benefited from Barron Bremner the athletics director's support. Though Coe lacked a gymnastics team, the gym and equipment were available andCoach Sharon Zuber prepared the squad with Olympian experience on the staff.
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Bob Shepherd
Bremner
Coe
Cedar Rapids Association of Gymnastics
Hiawatha
Barron
Kathy Telecky
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Barron Bremner
Sharon Zuber
Safety line to helmet laws echoed in guest column
John Payne of Central City critiques Chuck Mincks of Marion for opposing helmet laws while championing traffic cameras. He argues cameras are a cash cow for law enforcement and highlights hypocrisy on safety measures beyond cameras.
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Chuck Mincks
Marion
John Payne Central City
Public Land Opened For Keystone Project Signals Refinery Push
Officials moved to open public land for the Keystone Pipeline and refinery approval, signaling a major energy infrastructure push. The decision comes as authorities activate the NOC gate to advance permits and local engagement in the project areas.
Birth at Home: Growing Group of Caregivers Cited
Vanessa Miller’s Feb 10 article “Full House” highlights women choosing home birth. Katie Sullenbrand voices support for midwifery and in home birth education.
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Vanessa Miller
Katie Sullenbrand
Cedar Rapids mayor mix of numbers and sentiment in State of the City
Mayor Ron Corbett’s State of the City blends budget detail with aspirational notes as he touts funding for a new library Paramount Theatre and Convention Complex while urging support for a 10-year 3.8 million U.S. Cellular Center deal and a pay tax to fund streets. He promotes Blue Zones and walking initiatives, ends with a call to love Cedar Rapids, and references a past flood tax debate.
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Google
Paramount Theatre
Convention Complex
Corbett
Paramount
Cedar Rapids
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