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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2009
Page
5
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market centers at Greene Square Park for the 2009 season after May’s Island flood forced a shift last year. Organizers plan seven markets June 6 to boost vendor numbers from 148 to 175, with cautious growth and strong crowds.
The piece argues for an active U.S. role under President Obama to restart Arab Israeli negotiations, curb settlement expansion, and back a two state solution or a viable alternative. It cites Gaza war risks, regional actors like Abbas and Turkey, and urges proactive leadership and unity in Congress.
Letters discuss optimism for Barack Obama and critique of George W. Bush era, urging fiscal restraint, military downsizing, and higher taxes on the wealthy to fund health care and an energy shift. Readers cite risks of deficits and praise Obama as first African American president while urging responsible policy. The writer cites Iowa politics and cell phone driving bans as public safety issues.
The Gazette notes a rural burden from enforcing hard surface only rules on snowy days. It highlights family transport challenges and calls for flexible options to ensure essential travel and safety.
Readers debate Warner's Hall of Fame worth as he becomes eligible. Supporters cite his Super Bowl title and record breaking years with the Rams and Cardinals, while critics call for broader career context and era comparisons.
A GazetteOnline reader comments on Linn County Board of Supervisors declining to buy Westdale Mall, arguing the decision impacts local budgets while urging safer road policies for winter travel. The letter also raises school bus safety concerns on gravel roads and questions liability should an incident occur.
The text asks how many trillions make up the national debt and compares spending rates. It notes that at $1 per second a million would last 12 days, a billion 33 years, and a trillion about 5,000 years, with author Brad Dukek cited.
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