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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2018
Page
35
The Iowa Department of Transportation proposes closing 11 full service rest stops and 16 parking areas to save up to 30 million over two decades. Public comments are open through September 2019 with phone and online submission options.
Community letter criticizes GOP lawmakers for underfunding state higher education. It notes planned closures across 12 centers including Center on Aging Labor Center and Confucius Center, cites impact on public health environmental labs and veteran transitions, and urges voting for Jodi Clemens in District 73.
Pat Martin from Cedar Rapids praises local efforts by All Saints Parish and St. Vincent de Paul Society that supported a three generation Vietnamese family. Volunteers provided rides to English classes, helped with appointments, and a parish physician donated care. The family celebrated Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids, and the eldest member, a 100 year old matriarch, recently died at All Saints.
Lenore Skenazy notes four CEOs from Lego Foundation Unilever Ikea and National Geographic back the Real Play Coalition to promote unstructured play as essential for development and future leadership. She cites safety optimism and Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker while urging schools communities and parents to implement Grow Play Club initiatives for safer after school play.
Lyndalowa Waddington argues that child care should be a legitimate campaign expense. She contrasts the Iowa Ethics Board ruling with the May 2024 FEC decision and cites state and national shifts. The piece highlights age and minority gaps in Iowa Legislature and urges policy alignment to broaden access to public office.
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