Cedar Rapids library bond boosted by TIF and $2 million gift
City Hall says tax increment financing will absorb the entire property tax load for the $5.9 million library bond. The Hall Foundation contributes $2 million, covering over 25 percent of construction costs, making the proposal more palatable to voters on the Jan 27 ballot. The plan relies on downtown valuations to fund bonds without immediate residential levy increases while delivering modern library service.
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City Hall
Cedar Rapids
Hall Foundation
Five Seasons Center
Central Library
Granville Bearish Advice Triggers Market Turmoil
Florida investment guru Joseph Granville urged selling to 2,000 subscribers, helping send the market into a historic downturn on the day of heavy trading. Merrill Lynch and Daii Bosworth analysts criticized the strategy as catering to aggressive traders while panicked investors faced losses.
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E. F. Hutton
Joseph Granville
Florida
Granville
Joseph R. Russo
Merrill Lynch
Cedar Rapids
Russo
the Gazette
Bob Arnold
Daii Bosworth, Inc
Reapportionment of House won't turn around its act
The census pushes a 17 seat shift from Northeast and Great Lakes to South and West, altering state legislatures and votes in the Electoral College. Despite warnings, historic close elections suggest reapportionment alone may not doom liberal programs or Democratic prospects.
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Washington
Census Bureau
House of Representatives
Great Lakes
Democratic Party
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Jimmy Carter
Jerry Ford
Born Again How New Birth Surpasses New Year Resolutions
The piece argues resolutions fail without spiritual renewal. It explains being born again by the Holy Spirit as the true starting point, with regeneration enabling real growth. It cautions against relying on self effort and urges seeking transformation through Jesus Christ for lasting change.
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God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Nicodemus
Jesus
A Cedar Rapids Reader Reflects on Nation and The Gazette
An 80 year old Cedar Rapids reader shares pride in local churches hospitals and industry but voices concern for the nation. He condemns greed secularism and media decay while urging constitutional fidelity, welfare reform for the able bodied, and continued compassion for the sick. He laments loss of friends and editors and notes a mix of agreement and disagreement with The Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids
Weaver Witwer
Howard Hall
Louis Pochobradsky
Gazette
Verne Marshall
Periodic Observations from Eastern Iowans
Community letters from Cedar Rapids readers share personal views on varied topics. Roy Tindal, pastor of Noelridge Baptist Church, is named among local voices contributing to the discussion.
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Roy Tindal
Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Baptist Church
Character building for a New Year in The Gazette
In this letter the writer reflects on the lure of possessions versus true happiness and freedom. It urges building lasting character over time, noting that reputations fade while character endures beyond material wealth. The piece emphasizes Godly principles as the foundation for a meaningful life.
The Library Vote and Hall Foundation Support Debate
A city discussion urges voters to approve a new library with Hall Foundation aid to offset costs. Proponents argue taxes won’t rise and growth depends on progress while opponents fear stagnation and question growth needs. The piece stresses civic duty and future impact of each vote.
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Hall Foundation
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