Cedar Rapids eyed riverfront amphitheater to replace arena
The Gazette argues the five seasons center, Cedar Rapids U S Cellular Center, should shift from costly expansions to an outdoor riverfront amphitheater along the Cedar River. The plan could attract top acts May through September, fit downtown housing goals, and build on Corridor outdoor success while avoiding demolition of the Roosevelt Hotel.
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U.S. Cellular Center
Five Seasons Center
Sting
Police
Duran Duran
Def Leppard
Kiss
Johnny Cash
Tom Petty
Journey
Iowa
Star Tours
Quad Cities
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Brucemore
Iowa City
Riverside Theatre
City Park
Riverside
U.S
Reinvigorate Westdale before chopping up course
A letter argues Westdale Mall declines while Cedar Rapids Twin Pines golf course remains popular with diverse players. The writer urges the city to fill mall space and question plans to convert Twin Pines into a smaller course, criticizing council planning and prioritization.
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Westdale
Cedar Rapids
Twin Pines
Ellis Or Jones
CLR
Hy-Vee
Ted Kubicek
Readers weigh gas prices and city growth in Cedar Rapids
Readers debate gasoline costs and the future of Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids. Letters urge opposing selling park land for development, propose a nine hole option, and criticize city council priorities. Other readers criticize federal veterans’ funding decisions and discuss Iowa Safe Haven laws in light of a Florida case.
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Cedar Rapids
Twin Pines
Prosser
Time to move past park name offense claims
A reader argues communities should rename Squaw Creek Park. They propose White Woman Park or Marlys' Park as alternatives, praising the area and defending historic names while noting offensive terms may have existed in the past. The letter ends with pride in Czech heritage.
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Squaw Creek Park
Dennis Goemaat
Linn County
the Gazette
Conservation Board
Mary Croy
Cedar Rapids
Tim Ditch
Squaw Creek
Squaw
Squawk Creek” Park
Squawk Creek
White Woman Park
Marlys’Park
Marlys Butz
Iraqs path to democracy hinges on rule of law
The piece debates Iraq elections as a priority, arguing voting is a means to secure rights and order. It contrasts Jefferson, Venice, and Russell Kirk to stress that democracy requires a liberal order with property rights and an impartial judiciary. It notes Sunni fears and the need for security before lasting reform.
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Lindsey Graham
PBS
NewsHour
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Republic of Venice
Bush
Baghdad
Don Rumsfeld
America
Fidel Castro
Hugo Chavez
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