Cedar Valley Humane Society Seen Making Changes Yet Faces Trust Issues
The Gazette notes progress under new leadership at Cedar Valley Humane Society with a businesslike approach, renewed outreach, and staff training. Yet concerns persist over euthanasia data disclosure and stalled collaboration talks with Cedar Rapids city officials, as officials push for transparency and partnerships to restore donor trust.
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Cedar Valley Humane Society
Humane Society
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
The
Zach Melton
Grassley votes with Republicans on tax cuts and jobs bill
Letter writer questions Grassley’s stance on the 2010 health bill and unemployment benefits while urging support for Roxanne Conlin. He cites compensation to senators as a factor and warns about loss of freedoms, reflecting a tense political moment in Iowa. He also praises local arts programs and recalls Cedar Rapids concerts.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Grassley
Roxanne Conlin
Robin Roseman
Iowa City
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Mary Landrieu
Louisiana
Ben Nelson
Nebraska
Bart Stupak
Michigan
Sen
Tom Harkin
Bruce Braley
Leonard Boswell
David Loebsack
House
Senate
United States
Eye care trip plus summer music in Cedar Rapids area
Reader travels 500 miles for eye care and notes Medicare access remains a concern for many. The piece highlights Cedar Rapids options that treat patients with respect regardless of insurance while promoting a vibrant summer music scene in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Cedar Rapids
Lee Birchansky
Fox Eye Surgical Center
Cameras don't bother law abiding drivers
In a reader letter, the writer commends traffic cameras as revenue sources while urging drivers to obey red lights and speed limits. The Rev. Ronald Roland is referenced. the author argues safe distance prevents rear end collisions and suggests a city donation instead.
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Ronald Roland
Evansdale
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court confirmation hearings a political charade
The piece mocks the process of Supreme Court confirmations, arguing candidates like Elena Kagan show qualifications, while senators use memos to attack. It contends the hearings are a game of gotcha, with minimal candor, and predicts the cycle of difficulty in confirming future nominees.
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Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
Kagan
Barack Obama
Supreme Court
United States
Robert Bork
Prevent drunken driving in July column tragedy
Diane Farr argues against driving drunk after a July 3 2005 crash in New York that killed 7 year old Katie Flynn and injured her family. The piece urges neighbors to shame intoxicated drivers and pressure officials to tighten laws.
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Kate Flynn
Martin Heidgen
New York
Katie
Stanley Rabinowitz
Rabinowitz
Heidgen
Jenna
June
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