The Gazette salutes Iowa Theatre reopening milestone
The Gazette notes the restored Theatre Cedar Rapids reopens with The Producers, marking a 7.8 million renovation funded by federal disaster funds Vision Iowa Hall-Perrine Foundation and fundraising. Officials cite economic and community benefits from downtown revival and patronage supporting local business.
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Ethanol mandate debate in Iowa heats up concerns
Letters criticise a statewide ethanol mandate arguing it would raise fuel costs by eliminating competition. Supporters claim price cuts from credits would vanish without incentives, while critics cite 7 cents per gallon in subsidies and limited growth in ethanol sales as insufficient justification.
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For the love of Hersh Finding meaning in death
A personal meditation on loss center stage when Hershey Kaplan a beloved dog dies at nearly 13 the author recounts family death grief and lessons from canine devotion reflecting on how love survives death and guides future generations toward peace through remembrance and faith.
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Buy Local at Critical Juncture for Cedar Rapids
Guest column argues to revive the original flood recovery plan emphasizing Buy Flooded not Buy Local to aid Cedar Rapids Small Business Recovery Group. It notes over 50 percent of flood affected small firms face cash flow strain and cites $85 million in Iowa small business assistance waiting in Washington since 2009.
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