Indoor aquatic center eyed by Cedar Rapids planners
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids outdoor pools open this Saturday under a 2001 sales tax, while planners study a year-round indoor facility. The Play Committee hires a feasibility firm, exploring shared locker rooms and affordable per-use rates to serve residents, schools, seniors, and visitors.
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Splintering chaos in the Middle East ahead of travel
The author heads to the Middle East amid two sobering anniversaries. Iraq's first fully elected government under Nouri al Maliki is nearly extinct and Gaza faces collapse while the Six Day War marks its 40th anniversary. The piece warns that elections favor Islamist forces and that regional fragility breeds splinter groups, questioning if diplomacy can curb violence.
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There is no substitute for being a mother letter
A reader defends diverse family bonds and criticizes narrow parenting views while recounting community faith and gratitude for individuals who fill gaps. The letter praises blended families and nontraditional guardians who contribute to children's lives.
Be careful what you wish for voters headline
Cedar Rapids readers warned that a new city government form, praised as efficient, has led to layoffs and demotions, library Sunday closings, river patrol cuts, and rising boat and tow fees as summer unfolds.
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