Cedar Rapids faces flood protection plan with water charge debate
The Gazette editorial argues against charging remaining Time Check neighborhood property owners for water to support flood protection. It notes a 90 day development moratorium and urges fair settlements, citing low remaining residents and prior buyout option. It urges outreach before imposing charges.
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Megan Murphy
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Kris Gulick
Readers argue over coverage and local housing policy
A Cedar Rapids reader thanks city workers after a June flood and praises police response while criticizing Iowa City development efforts. The letter questions coverage of Iowa City politics, Moon TIF projects, a Moon high rise, a downtown bowling alley, and the impact on affordable housing, urging attention to Cedar Rapids schools.
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Border focus contrasts with NAFTA trade push across border
Mary Sanchez notes Texas Governor Perry's border stand costs 12 million monthly and lacks detention authority while migrants decline. she highlights growing Canada US Mexico trade links and NAFTA anniversary as business pressures push cross border ties, urging faster customs reforms over migrant policing.
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Fix the law to protect women from gun violence
Elizabeth Albright-Batties, attorney with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, calls for federal action to close gun ownership loopholes for abusers and dating partners. She highlights domestic violence deaths and urges Congress to co sponsor Amy Klobuchar's Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2013.
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