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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2016
Page
6
John Sorensen argues large Iowa credit unions abuse tax exemptions, dominating assets and profits while providing little benefit to low income borrowers. He calls for greater transparency and accountability to ensure tax subsidies align with their original public purpose.
A letter complains of hazardous city streets after a winter storm. The author cites delayed plowing on residential hills near Erskine Elementary, requests sand salt application, and recalls buying sand to improve icy roads. Concerns include crosswalk safety and repeated calls to the streets department.
Column argues against unilateral executive actions on gun control and likens it to a fascistic town council plot from Parks and Recreation. It warns such moves undermine government by consent and may normalize bypassing Congress, risking future policy overreach and increased gun purchases.
Russ Gerst of Cedar Rapids reflects on the value of business service clubs founded in 1988 after his Coe College degree. He notes clubs help food pantries and families in crisis, while boosting member firms through paid time off, networking, and skill growth. He warns aging memberships limit hours, but urges renewed corporate support to sustain community good works.
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