Changes to Iowa City council shift south side representation
The Gazette notes last month’s resignations of J C southeast side members Mike Wright Regenia Bailey and Ross Wilburn open seats for newly elected successors Michelle Payne Jim Throgmorton and Rick Dobyns. The board warns the south east district view may fade and urges active outreach to maintain housing and public safety gains for all residents.
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Letter writers clash over school culture and CRP effects
Cindy Adhikari and John J Blake critique school culture and the Conservation Reserve Program in Cedar Rapids and Rochester. They argue child schooling, farm closures, and CAFOs shape local economies and spirit, urging readers to challenge authorities and greed.
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Cedar Rapids Faces Change as Historic Sites Edge Demolition
Corbin Beastrom argues for balancing Cedar Rapids development with preservation. He notes past losses like the historic train station and warns that new federal buildings, libraries, and venues risk erasing the city’s architectural heritage. He cites over 50 endangered sites identified by the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Do What's Right for America Biden Obama Obamacare Debate
Barbara J. Pape of Guttenberg urges end to partisan gridlock. She criticizes Obama’s socialist agenda and calls for lawmakers to heed public will, support reform, and resist self serving benefits.
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Barbara J. Pape Guttenberg
California death penalty under cost and effectiveness spotlight
A retelling of the death penalty debate notes shifting political stances from 1988 to today. Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye questions its cost and efficacy, citing long appeals, scarce legal aid, and halted executions. A ballot measure seeks life without parole, prompting a broader, merit based cost discussion.
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Field of Dreams moments bind dad and daughter across Iowa memories
In a guest column Mike Marsch recalls key Iowa ties from his late father touching the Field of Dreams site to his daughter's college choice. He and Younger Daughter share moments about the University of Iowa as a potential path, a long-awaited acceptance email arriving during dinner.
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