Open Houses Spark Community City Council Start
Cedar Rapids city government hosts open houses to mark the second year of the council-manager system inviting residents to learn how to engage with City Hall. The next meeting is 6 p.m. Feb. 7. The Amana Colonies hold Winterfest and Cedar Rapids launches a Winter Market. Iowa City Public Library promotes Baby Book interactive storytime for early development. Arc of East Central Iowa celebrates 54 years aiding people with intellectual disabilities and honoring 19 founding families.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Public Library
Arc of
East
Iowa
Blowback in U S Iraq policy and a Cedar Rapids middle school concert
A Cedar Rapids reader reflects on U S support for Saddam Hussein and the concept of blowback, citing Rumsfeld's handshake and 1982 to 1991 alliances. The letter contrasts foreign policy with a plea to limit military aid and focus on reconstruction funding. It also praises Cedar Rapids area students and teachers at Vernon Middle School for a packed concert and strong music program.
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West Point Military Academy
CSPAN-2
Saddam
U.S
Iran
Kuwait
Donald Rumsfeld
Dujal
Rumsfeld
Clark Rieke
Cedar Rapids
Vernon Middle School
Yvonne Sippy
Immigrant reform letter defender urges deportation after crime
The writers argue immigrants should face deportation after criminal acts. They condemn illegal immigration and call for stricter language and legal entry, citing a prior identity theft case and the need to protect social systems. They reflect on ancestral legality and insist on assimilation.
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Mexico
United States
Dennis
Linda Robertson
Manchester
Higher fatalities tied to speed limit rise on Iowa interstates
On April 22 2006 the Gazette reported a rise in interstate fatalities after Iowa raised speed limits from 85 to 70 mph. The article notes 31 fatalities in the last six months of 2005 and analyzes the correlation with higher speeds.
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Iowa
Towa
Jess Suel
Herman Lenz Sumner
The
Gazete
Area Proud Of Strong Marion Honor Band Invite
A Linn-Mar family celebrates daughter’s invitation to the Marion Honor Band. The district’s music program is praised as top shelf, reinforcing expectations of a solid musical foundation and a promising experience for new participants.
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Marion
Public concerns on pay raises and local business loss in Iowa
Community voices urge restraint on a six percent raise for county officials as living costs rise about two percent. Iowa City and surrounding areas face a Contractors Tools closure after 42 years, highlighting pressures on locally owned stores amid big-box and online competition. A public hearing over Mediacom and Sinclair contracts sparks debate on media access and viewer frustration with outages. Snow laws and sidewalk shoveling rules prompt warnings about legal consequences and civic responsibility.
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Johnson County Compensation Board
Iowa City
Contractors Tools
Gallaudet must embrace inclusive vision for future
King reflects on 38 years at Gallaudet and 19 years as president. He cites endowment growth, new facilities, and diverse programs while warning that a narrow absolutist view of deaf culture could threaten accreditation and academic excellence. The board’s direction and interim leadership threaten the university’s inclusive mission.
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King
Jordan
Washington Post
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet
Jane Fernandes
Lam
Fernandes
Middle States Association
Commission On Higher Education
Middle States
Absolutists
ASL
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