Developer Honored for Rebuilding Downtown Cedar Rapids
Jon Dusek, president/CEO of Armstrong Development, was inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate News Hall of Fame for investing in damaged downtown properties after the 2008 flood, helping over 100 tenants resume business. The mural in the former federal courthouse will be restored by the federal government funding, as the city moves council chambers to the large third floor courtroom, amid reflections on past controversies and the chance for open debate.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gypsy moth surge threats to Iowa forests and deer disease scare
Iowa faces a rising gypsy moth problem with oak forests at risk and low cost pheromone treatments available. Meanwhile Minnesota reports a preliminary chronic wasting disease finding in a wild deer near the Iowa border, potentially affecting regional herds with no cure yet.
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North Liberty Library Expansion Drives Fundraising Push
The North Liberty Community Library seeks space and tech access as the 15 year old library at the recreation center expands. It has raised over 600 000 in pledges toward the 714 000 goal with a five year tax deductible pledge plan.
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North Liberty
Adam McLaughlin
North Liberty Library
Supervisors blamed for FEMA funds being used for a bridge rubble plan
In letters to local papers, citizens call out Supervisors Sullivan Rettig and Neuzil for directing 1.8 million FEMA dollars to raise the Sutliff Bridge. They argue the funds could support Mahaffey Bridge updates or road widening instead. The writer urges voters to remember the three supervisors at next election time.
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Terrence Neuzil
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Passing Laws vs. Solving Problems
A reflective critique argues that with about 20,000 gun laws across jurisdictions the nation still faces bloodshed. It notes ongoing drug enforcement and warns that increasing security measures sacrifices liberty, concluding that more laws fail to address core issues.
Shooting shows more gun control laws needed
In response to a Jan. 17 letter, Norma Schlee argues for stricter gun control after the Tuscan tragedy, criticizing David Sheets for selling assault weapons and blaming the lack of firearm regulation for senseless killings in the United States. Cedar Rapids reader Shanna L. Hodges adds a note on forgiveness toward Michael Vick and urges moving focus to social issues.
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United States
Norma Schlee Postville
The HealthStat approach and Gawande’s critique
A critical overview of Atul Gawande's The Hot Spotters and the HealthStat model led by Jeffrey Brenner. It explores cost savings from treating the sickest patients, Atlantic City's clinic efforts, and concerns about ObamaCare and government involvement in daily health coaching.
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Jeffrey Brenner
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Atlantic City
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Public employees provide more for less
In this column Jan Gunsolley of AFSCME Local 183 argues against an us versus them view of public sector pay. He cites college-educated public workers and lower overall compensation compared with private sector counterparts, suggesting privatization may not reduce costs and stressing the need to protect services for Iowans.
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Keith Bender
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
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