Cedar Rapids backs city hall move to federal courthouse
The Gazette endorses City Manager Jeff Pomeranz’s plan to relocate core city offices from Veterans Memorial Building to the former federal courthouse. The proposal would centralize services, ease public access, and use a historic building while negotiations for Veterans Memorial renovations continue with FEMA. If cost neutral, favor the courthouse move as Cedar Rapids’ new City Hall.
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Hiawatha
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Washington High School defends principal amid column
A Washington senior and parent defend Washington High School and Principal Ralph Plagman against charges in a Sun's Gazette column. The letters express support for school leadership amid broader debates on gun laws, mental health, and local education coverage. Rita McCord also urges policy focus on care and flood recovery.
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Ralph Plagman
Dick Fredericks
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Alaska
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Iowa
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Rita McCord
Cedar Rapids
NineYearOld Christina Green Remembered After Arizona Shooting
Chris Lembeck urges deep reflection after the nine year old Christina Green is killed in the Arizona shooting. He describes her vibrant energy and old soul and calls Americans to seek more peaceful living.
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Chris Lembeck
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids should pause on plasma arc tech hype
The author urges Cedar Rapids to wait on self-sustaining plasma arc trash burning, warning that energy gains violate thermodynamics or create hidden ecological costs. Marion is urged to be the guinea pig while net negatives are assessed, with Cedar Rapids advised to take no action.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Wake up America Earn rewards by yourself
Leigh Clemens urges Coralville readers to reclaim self reliance and reject government dependency. He contrasts past wartime sacrifice with present celebration of entitlements, questions socialism, and calls Americans to take control of their future without state intervention.
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Leigh Clemens Coralville
Sanity for now over judiciary in Iowa Capitol
Chief Justice Mark i Cady faced a wary joint session as he opened the 52 minute Condition of the Judiciary address. Some lawmakers urged impeachment after the Varnum marriage ruling, while others urged caution and transparency. Impeachment discussions appeared limited to a passionate minority of new legislators, with most not supporting action. Sanity prevailed amid coffee and cookies.
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Kent Sorenson
R-Indianola
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Tom Shaw
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Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Richard Anderson
Clarinda
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James Q. Lynch
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