City budget cuts draw bold plan from Cedar Rapids manager
Cedar Rapids City Manager Jim Prosser proposes $6.2 million in obvious cuts with $1.3 million in options to balance the city budget, targeting police helicopter service and trash pickup debates while leaving council to decide on adoption. The Iowa Children's Museum in Coral Ridge Mall returns strong after years of belt tightening and debt retirement, surpassing 100000 visitors in a year. The University of Iowa Children's Hospital earns national notice, ranking 20th on Child Magazine's list.
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Cedar Rapids council member targets meals program debate
Cedar Rapids council member Jerry McGrane is criticized for mischaracterizing the Green Square Meals program controversy. The piece argues the focus should be on improving service and facilities rather than assigning motives.
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Letters on diversity and misperception in honors programs
The reader argues against the idea of a level playing field for diversity and asserts that diverse attributes beyond ethnicity influence honors program selection. The letter defends affirmative action as a tool against discrimination and supports recognizing heritage and multiple aptitudes in admissions decisions.
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New government not as great as anticipated
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes the switch to a city manager form with a part time mayor and council. The letter questions cost cutting, course sales, and the Green Square Meals program while contrasting national war spending with potential investments in education and domestic recovery.
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Year of the Angry Man crowns many controversial figures
The 2006 Up to No Goode Award picks Rep. Virgil Goode for a religious litmus controversy with Keith Ellison, and the Triple N Word goes to Michael Richards for a performance at the LA Laugh Factory. Hugo Chavez earns the Caracas Cuckoo Award for anti Bush remarks. Kansas AG Phill Kline wins Kill and Be Killed for targeting George Tiller. Tom Cruise receives The Got Mad-Got Even Award for finding a new studio and power in Hollywood.
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