Visa controversy near home tests American compassion
The column discusses Mexican immigration and visa policy under Section 214b, focusing on a local case in Allamakee County. A Mexican mother and grandmother seeks a longer visit to help her gravely ill daughter, but officials deny the extended stay. Sen. Harkin and Sen. Grassley intervened without success, raising questions about treatment of Mexican visitors and American values. Rev. Laura Lee Odegard writes, with Kristina Lee Walleser contributing information.
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Graffiti Vandalism Strikes Cedar Rapids Tree Landmark
Residents react to vandalism at Cedar Rapids Tree of Five Seasons site. Broken plexiglass, plywood covers, and damaged base lights along the riverfront spark concerns about city image and tourism materials used since 1996. The City Council addressed the issue as area damage persists.
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Joffrey Ballet Question Prompts Live Performance Opinion
Yesterday's poll asks readers if they have ever seen a live Joffrey Ballet performance. Respondents choose yes or no, reflecting audience exposure to the famed company.
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Tree site funding and civic duty in Cedar Rapids
Readers discuss the Cedar Rapids City Council pledge on annual maintenance funding for a local Tree site. The letter notes disagreement over policy changes and defends honoring donors who funded the base. It urges community effort to improve the city image amid service cuts and growth goals.
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Cedar Rapids quality of life vs budget and officials loss
A Cedar Rapids resident argues for including quality of life in budgeting, lamenting the loss of city parks officials and transportation leaders. The letter condemns liberal politics, praises local greens, and critiques immigration votes by Sen. Tom Harkin while urging adherence to national law and Catholic catechism.
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Cedar Rapids
Traci Maxted
Corridor schools cited as leaders in high school rigor
Eight Iowa and national high schools, including Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Washington, Iowa City West and City High, are among 382 nationwide recognized by ACT for preparing students for college. The report highlights gains in mathematics and science, AP course availability, and ongoing efforts to exceed core curriculum standards with four years of English and math, plus sciences and world languages.
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Liberals react to Supreme Court rulings in editorial clash
A reader letter in Oelwein notes liberals complain as the Roberts Court issues mixed decisions. The writer criticizes Tribune Media Services and The Gazette for left-leaning bias, contrasts wartime positions, and urges editorial format changes amid debates on oath and dissent.
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Robyn Blumner
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