Community voices highlight projects and public safety priorities
Quotes from Jennifer Jordebrek of North Liberty Public Library and Paul Pate on services like a self service driver's license kiosk and online voter registration. Amanda Nylin describes The World Race mission trip, Liz Ford notes years of shelter work, and Wayne Jerman reflects Cedar Rapids violence as a top concern.
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Local Iowa school start dates spark contrasting views
Public debate follows the Iowa Department of Education guidance to begin classes the week of September 1. Edgewood Colesbury and Cedar Rapids board members argue for local control and calendar flexibility, while others support Labor Day aligned schedules and longer summers.
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Iowa debate over uniform school start dates prompts mixed views
Facebook comments from Rick W to Stacie H reveal a spectrum of opinions on standardizing start dates in Iowa. Proponents cite consistency and teacher recertification benefits while opponents warn of extended school years and reduced summer recreation.
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State lawmakers urged to set top priorities for 2015 session
Readers are asked for their top priorities as the 2015 legislative session opens January 12. Submit ideas by 5 p.m. Wednesday via thegazette com site or by phone. Include full name and city for publication. A TV discussion with Chris Earl airs tonight at 10 p.m. on KCRG TV9.
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What we don't know about minimum wage hikes
Megan McArdle argues that despite bold regional increases including Sea-Tac Seattle Chicago and Los Angeles proposals, knowledge about minimum wage effects remains uncertain. She warns against one study certainty, urges replication, and notes long term outcomes and job impacts are hard to predict.
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Insight & Books community forum and submission details
Gazette readers are invited to contribute letters and guest columns to Insight and Books. Submit to editorial at thegazette.com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Learn more at thegazette com op ed section and Books pages. contact Carly Weber for book club ideas.
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