Linn County Fair adds beer tent amid changes
The Gazette editorial notes parents oppose beer at Linn County Fair but reports changes aim to draw larger crowds and increase revenues. New features include a beer tent, demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, Bill Riley Talent Show, concerts, a draft horse pull, and a revived carnival. County supervisors seek self funding. readers urged to share input via the fair’s website.
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Linn County
Linn
Central City
Heidi Abel
Bill Riley
Class shifts blame from race for unequal schools
A commentary argues that class, not race, drives persistent school inequality despite Brown v. Board. It notes the Roberts Court limits race based integration, urges embracing the ruling and expanding equal opportunity through high standards, funding reform, and realistic expectations for urban and poorer districts.
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Board of Education of
Topeka
America
Supreme Court
Brown
Roberts
Seattle School District No. 1
City Council urged to protect students amid school funding clash
A reader from Cedar Rapids criticizes council for busing decisions and funding shifts between private and public schools. The letter questions boundaries and school accountability, urging action to support students without raising taxes.
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Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Krivanek
Sail Against Selling Green Space in Cedar Rapids
A citizen warns against selling Twin Pines and other park lands, arguing public trust and quality of life rely on preserving parks for current and future residents and visitors. The letter urges the City Council to reject selling park properties and questions whether selling one park would lead to selling others or Ellis Park for development.
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Twin Pines
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Citizens urge council to stop golf land sale plan
A letter expresses disbelief at a Twin Pines Golf Course land sale initiative arguing it betrays the parks trust and would remove a public amenity for high handicap players. The writer cites rising fees, hopes for a blueprint, and questions the council's haste, urging public input and proof of long term impact.
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Golf Slice
Twin Pines
Jim Prosser
Tom Laurenz
Laurenz
Ellis and Jones
Insurance naming rights versus premium cuts at UI
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has 15 million to offer for naming rights. If so, they can reduce University of Iowa health insurance premiums accordingly translating funds into lower costs for faculty and students.
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
University of Iowa
Selling of Twin Pines highlights city's troubles
City discusses selling Twin Pines Golf Course as financial pressures mount. The course, a longtime staple for seniors and couples, signals broader struggles in Cedar Rapids with rising costs and park system strain affecting residents' recreation options.
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Twin Pines
Cedar Rapids
Freedom Festival Tops Year with Broad Appeal
The Freedom Festival Board of Directors staff and hundreds of volunteers produced another outstanding festival. Two weeks of fun and entertainment drew thousands of Eastern Iowans with many free or affordable events for all ages.
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