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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2025
Page
26
Judith Pfohl of Iowa City questions the Senate budget plan calling for 3.3 trillion dollars in debt. She asks why taxpayers should fund another upgrade to Air Force One for President Donald Trump that would remain after his term ends.
A collection of remarks from Iowa figures and a National Guard send-off. Ashley Hinson praises renewed national strength, Captain Brandon Donoho cites mission readiness, Carl Pauli notes street name sign limits, State Sen Art Staed shares Parkinson’s diagnosis, and Sen Joni Ernst promotes the Roast and Ride fundraiser supporting veterans.
Trade journal reports Qatar Airways will drop a 25 aircraft order for Boeing 737 Max 10s and switch to Airbus planes from Europe. The move follows a high profile visit by a U S leader. Boeing components would have included Cedar Rapids avionics and Collins seats.
A forum argues tax relief for the rich while warning Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare funding. Proposals seek raising the FICA cap from 176,100 to 400,000, preserving 2017 cuts for earners up to 400k, and restoring solvency for future years. Political figures referenced include Ashley Hinson, Joni Ernst, and Chuck Grassley.
The reader recalls drag shows depicted in wartime films like Unbroken and Bridge on the River Kwai, and notes This Is the Army with Ronald Reagan as a drive to join the war effort. They mention shellback ceremonies where pollywogs become shellbacks, part of Navy shipboard rites, with drag contests among rituals.
Joe Greathouse outlines Kirkwood Community College strides to align education with evolving manufacturing demands. The plan centers on flexible delivery, modular credentials, and deep employer integration, embedding AI and automation into curricula to produce skilled workers. Local impact includes hundreds placed in manufacturing roles and expanded rural offerings.
Insight and Books is a forum for discussion by Eastern Iowans. It invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions should be sent to editorial thegazette com or 116 Third.
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