Cedar Rapids Votes 7 2 for New Central Public Library
The City Council approved a 7 to 2 vote to build a new central library at the True North site by Greene Square Park. The decision follows an open debate and public input. Officials consulted FEMA and state Homeland Security and heard urban planning perspectives before concluding on accelerated action toward downtown recovery. Theatre Cedar Rapids also reopened, signaling momentum.
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Gazette
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Library Board
Ron Corbett
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Homeland Security
Cedar Rapids
Unreality in politics and culture in modern America
A pointed critique of contemporary politics and media culture. The author satirizes Congress, the media, and public behavior, arguing unreality dominates public life while pointing to the influence of the Tea Party and partisan divides. The piece laments superficial governance and repeated political cycles.
City officials accused of class bias over library and bus depot plan
A Cedar Rapids letter criticizes Bob Pasicznyuk and Chuck Wieneke for opposing locating the new library near the bus depot. The writer argues the policy targets the homeless and out of town residents, calling for accountability and safety measures rather than elitism.
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Bob Pasicznyuk
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Wieneke
Pasicznyuk
Wieneke
Pat Kane
CrossRoads
Library and bus depot proximity spurs debate
Kathleen J Hall argues against library director Bob Pasicznyuk opposing the new central library near the bus depot. She cites educational environmental and social benefits of close transit access and urges inclusivity for all riders regardless of income or status.
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Bob Pasicznyuk
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Kathleen J. Hall
Cedar Rapids
President cannot force will on people over Obama Care debate
Cynthia Amundson of Stanwood argues that the American people rejected Obama Care and that Congress must be accountable to voters not a king. She condemns Senate changes to fund abortions and warns Democrats against changing Senate rules to pass the legislation.
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al Franken
Senate
Transportation Security Administration
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Reagan
Bush II
Fox News
Iran
Garrison Keillor
Barack Obama
Cynthia Amundson
Stanwood
Court free speech limits stretched by Roberts opinion
The article discusses free speech limits with Justice Roberts cited as extending the concept. It contrasts voiced opinion and monetary contributions as actions beyond simple speech, noting Beverly Birchard in Independence.
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Supreme Court
John Roberts
Beverly Birchard
Orphanage plea critics use abortion debate to push care
A letter argues abortion opponents should fund model orphanages for unwanted children and criticizes focus on birth to overlook postnatal care. It contrasts anti abortion ethics with responsibility and urges action beyond rhetoric.
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George Tiller
Shirley Morris
Cedar Rapids
Everclear ruling eyed by Iowa Alcohol Commission
After a public hearing in Iowa City the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission debated banning high proof spirits like Everclear 151 for underage drinking. They rejected a ban but considered container size limits education campaigns and higher taxes to curb dangerous use.
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Diane Heldt
Penn State
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission
Drake University
Iowa City
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