Harris family honored as namesake for Linn County facility
Linn County supervisors name the future child and youth development and public health center for Dr. Percy Harris and Lileah Harris. The couple's long civic record spans medicine, civil rights, education and community service, with 12 children honored in the building’s conference rooms.
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Linn
Percy
Lileah Harris
Lileah
Waterloo
Lee Furgerson
NAACP
Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Board of Regents
Linn County
Coe College
Harris
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Sarah Beth Harris
Bj Furgerson
David Harris
Anne Carter
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Furgerson
Doctor
Veterans voice fear over fireworks impact
Paul Wood of Central City writes about the Branstad era and current administration, urging Iowa voters to recall the damage in 2018. He highlights veterans with PTSD who fear six weeks of summer fireworks, stressing the need for consideration of veterans’ safety and mental health.
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Todd Dorman
Branstad
Iowa
Iraq
Afghanistan
Paul Wood
Central City
Human beings as valuable resources and overpopulation myths
Walter Williams argues overpopulation fears are baseless, citing population density and GDP data for nations such as North and South Korea, Hong Kong, Somalia, Congo, and Singapore. He attributes prosperity to liberty, private property, rule of law, and capitalism rather than population pressure.
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North Korea
South Korea
Hong Kong
Somalia
Congo
Singapore
U.S
United Nations Population Fund
China
Julian L Simon
George Washington
New York Harbor
Yesteryear
Cedar Rapids Victory Lets Fireworks Legal From June To July
Cedar Rapids council voted 5-2 to allow consumer fireworks between June 1 and July 8 under a new state law. Fire Chief recommended a full ban but enforcement concerns and legal sales led to approval. City officials aim for common sense and responsible use amid tightened deadlines and public input challenges.
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Cedar Rapids
Mark English
Marion
Ron Corbett
Iowa
Des Moines
Matt McCoy
D-Des Moines
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Gmu
Dorman
Todd
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