Cedar Rapids retains processing center and adds veteran outreach
The U S Postal Service will keep Cedar Rapids processing center and Waterloo center open citing insufficient savings from consolidation with Quad Cities. A new veterans outreach center opened at 1535 First Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, as part of a national program. Recycling efforts cut waste in two projects while True North building site cleared for the Cedar Rapids Public Library and Raining Rose Inc headquarters.
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Homeless Veterans Up In Linn County With 2010 Rise
Linn County VA reports 145 homeless veterans aided in 2010, up from 109 the prior year, as national trends show declines and VA director Don Tyne cites winds down in U S war activity. Gas prices may reach 4 4 per gallon near Memorial Day, with demand softening any rise. Iowa lakes show phosphorus increases in 29 of 33 studied due to fertilizer runoff and sediment from farming.
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Citizens debate Penford Riverside Park sale and climate views
Readers weigh in on Cedar Rapids park sale to Penford for urban needs and on climate change while tying local policy to national issues. Critics urge clearer driver identification on traffic camera tickets and more police to ensure safety. DeKevin Thornton and Terri Nederhiser sign letters expressing concerns about rights, health policy, and public spending.
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Enthusiasm Gap Hurting Republicans in 2012 Election View
The piece argues voter enthusiasm is tepid among GOP voters amid internal strife and long odds for turnout. It notes Obama benefits from familiarity and contrasts Democratic fundraising with Republican ad buys while predicting higher energy to vote against Obama than for him. It cites surges in 2012 donor activity and concerns over candidate quality and unity.
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Demand to outpace doctors GUEST COLUMN
The piece argues the 2010 health reform will insulate 32 million more people but faces primary care shortages. It notes Iowa will gain 125000 insured residents, cites Massachusetts as a peak example of longer waits and reduced new-patient access, and warns of a looming doctor shortage as demand grows faster than supply.
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