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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2012
Page
3
The Gazette argues Linn County should back the NewBo City Market project with county funding, while noting a $100000 annual request for three years is high given a $150000 development budget. Supervisors already committed $16000. they may provide limited support and favor cooperation on city county projects.
The county compensation board recommends 4 percent plus $10,000 raises for Sheriff Brian Gardner and County Attorney Jerry VanderLanden, in effect 11.1 percent and 12.7 percent respectively. They cite private sector parity but critics question a two-year gap and public funding.
Southgate Development proposes renaming 1550 feet of Broadway south of Highway 6 to Redwood Drive to distance investments from a troubled image. The piece notes public safety rumors exceed reality but credits local groups and a satellite police station for improving Town Citians’ understanding and the area’s gradual renewal.
Frank King argues that leaders spend tax dollars to demolish flooded properties then hand lots to developers and nonprofits. He claims $12 million in federal funds will subsidize up to 300 new homes at as much as 40000 per home, lowering existing property values and countering green space expectations.
Gladys Cherry thanks two young men who pulled her from a snowbound jam on January 12 at Edgewood Road and 42nd Street. They declined payment. one worked for Tim's Lawn Service, the other drove a red truck.
A New York artist argues against cloning loved pets to replace a departed companion. The piece questions whether cloning offers comfort or delays healing, citing examples from fans and a Wall Street layoff story about cloning deceased dog Trouble. It contrasts human resilience with the urge to recreate bonds.
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