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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2012
Page
3
The Gazette argues against repealing Iowa's 33 year bottle deposit law while urging a plan to aid redemption centers. Advocates note high redemption and ongoing litter reduction. opponents cite changing consumer habits and costs. The piece favors amendments restoring extra reimbursement rather than scrapping the system.
In Marion Iowa a $1.5 million 35th Street extension includes a roundabout with a stainless steel cornstalk sculpture by Dale Merrill of Mount Vernon. The design features thick steel stalks and polished tassels costing 100000 with 20000 from the Vaughn family and the city covering the rest. The project adds public art amid farm land expectations for future housing parks and retail growth. Merrill reports positive early feedback as visitors stop for photos while the sculpture will age with time and be lit at night.
The piece outlines support and objections to traffic cams as safety tools, noting police use, holiday staffing, plane speed checks, and the cost to taxpayers. It mentions Gov. Branstad’s frustration with out of state tickets and hints at tax policy and property tax reform debates.
The writer argues for universal health care access and ongoing Earned Income Tax Credit support. They reference life insurance for dangerous jobs and question who defines line of duty. Iowa lacks state trooper disability policy and Alzheimer’s policy progress is noted. The letter cites care burdens and national plans.
A Cedar Rapids substitute teacher urges the Polk Elementary School to be studied closely before any closure. The writer asks Superintendent David Benson and the Cedar Rapids Board of Education to visit Polk, walk its halls, and observe classrooms to understand what makes the school successful.
Guest column advocates the Real ity Party of America to end gridlock by abandoning traditional ideologies. It calls for spending cuts across all areas, tax increases for all, and shared sacrifice to address the national debt and budget deficits, citing World War II as a model.
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