Energy collaboration boosts McKinley energy efficiency efforts
McKinley Middle School and Kirkwood Community College's SE chapter with Alliant Energy and Sam's Club partnered to cut energy use. Grants and audits led to efficient practices and new lighting with motion-sensing switches. The Hall-Perrine Foundation funded Cedar Rapids rebuilding including a $3 million library project. The group previously supported the Convention Complex and riverfront amphitheater with $2.5 million and $1 million. The foundation aims to improve local residents' quality of life. The Hawkeyes defeated Missouri in the Insight Bowl, easing season gloom despite injuries and misconduct.
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Public letter on moving Giunta billboard near I-380
Regina Hatcher from Cedar Rapids urges officials to relocate or adjust the Sgt. Sal Giunta billboard so it is visible from I-380 rather than the Cedar Rapids airport road. The author notes better visibility north of the Eastern Iowa Airport on Sixth Street SW and argues higher traffic on I-380 would improve recognition of the Medal of Honor recipient.
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Conservatives should trust market incentives in pollution policy
A column argues that cap and trade aligns with conservative beliefs by pricing carbon to spur innovation and shift from coal to cleaner energy sources like natural gas and nuclear. It notes past Republican use of cap and trade for sulfur dioxide and questions current opposition to price incentives. The author also adds a separate AIDS-related reflection urging personal choice and life-affirming options.
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Vironmental
Eddie Piccard Quartet Shines at Lighthouse Jazz
A reader praises Eddie Piccard and his regular weekend quartet at the Lighthouse in Hoopla. The group features drummer Jon Wilson bassist Dave Green and vibraphonist Rich Martin delivering standout Iowa jazz with no cover charge.
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Year of extremes highlights Iowa weather and poaching
The 2010 Iowa year brought deep snow, record June rainfall, and the Maquoketa River flood that damaged Lake Delhi. Ames flooding, a hot August, and a late warm spell aided harvest. IDNR reports rising nonresident deer poaching with antlerless tag misuse leaving carcasses.
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Vick Second Chance Debate Skirts Redemption in Sports Era
The piece contrasts Matt Taibbi's blunt rule Don't Suck with Michael Vicks NFL return after dogfighting conviction. It questions Obama praise for Lurie and argues ex con reintegration requires broader policy, not star cases, noting Vicks high payoff and limits of second chances.
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Saloma Bejar and Mariam Bejar Honored in Reedley
Marines salute Saloma Bejar and Mariam Bejar, mother and wife of fallen officer Javier Bejar, during cemetery services held March 8 in Reedley California. The piece notes cluster killings of multiple officers made 2010 a dangerous year for police.
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Police Officers Die In Line Of Duty In 2010 Summary
The Washington Post editorial notes 154 male and six female officers died in the United States in 2010. Traffic fatalities led with 73 deaths while firearms deaths rose 20 percent to 59. Six or more deaths occurred in six states led by Texas with 19. Cluster killings accounted for about 20 percent of deaths.
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