Touch of art times matter in Iowa bond debate and flood relief
The piece notes Gov. Culver’s failed I-JOBS branding and its flood recovery aim, urging careful naming. It also reports Cedar Rapids City Council plans to require art budgeting in public projects, aligning with Linn County practice and advocating local artists for new civic buildings.
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Chet Culver
Culver
Jim Flansburg
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Grant Wood
Veterans Memorial Building
Interfaith views on equality and gay rights in Iowa letters
Al Swegle of Cedar Rapids cites religious equality and gay marriage debates, challenging conservative stances and praising Obama while criticizing tax cuts for the wealthy. He urges hospitals to house criminals and advocates improved mental health medication monitoring, referencing Ed Thomas and Mark Becker.
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Alan Laird
Interfaith Alliance
America
Iowa
Bruce Braley
Ed Thomas
Mark Becker
Braley
Mental Health Advocates
Linn County
PCI funds walkways for Medical Mall meet public concerns
A reader questions the Medical Mall project in The Gazette citing a $36 million mall cost plus an $8 million parking ramp and a $750,000 to $1 million overhead walkway. The letter urges a public referendum while noting mayor and council support and potential land ownership as factors.
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the Gazette
Medical Mall
Second Avenue
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Chuck Swore
Don Karr
Justin Shields
Tom Janik
Cedar Rapids
Berwick hailed as health care reform target in column
The piece lauds Dr. Donald Berwick and criticizes Republicans and some Democrats for opposing government led health care reforms. It cites his role at CMS, notes cost and error reductions at ThedaCare, and questions Medicare drug pricing and public option debates.
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Ics
Thedacare
Appleton
Wis
America
Center On
Berwick
Fharrop
Porter's War Over 21 Bar Rule Continues in Iowa City
Iowa City businessman Mike Porter battles city officials over 21 age rules at his venues. He has funded voter drives and lawsuits, arguing against underage drinking restrictions while facing license denials for One-Eyed Jakes and Summit. Porter's campaign against the 21 rule spans years with multiple court actions and appeals.
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Iowa City
Mike Porter
Porter
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