Neighborly ties grow between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The piece notes sustained collaboration between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as both civic leaders push mutual gains via the 1-380 corridor and shared economic growth. It cites past forecasts, population trends, and hopes for a stronger cross-town relationship through regional planning and business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ken Sullivan
GM Saturn Auto
Robert Caldwell
Coralville
Oakdale
North Liberty
MacBride
Coralville Lake
College Community
Cedar Rapids Airport
Kirkwood Community College
Bob Caldwell
Des Moines
Iowa
Marion
Hiawatha
C.R. I.C
Checkoff proposal stalls on campaign funding lines
The piece debates a $1 voluntary income tax checkoff for federal election campaigns versus private donations, arguing less tax money and stricter limits could curb big spending and shorter, calmer campaigns. It envisions voters cheering a checkoff stop as ideal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Congress
Defense priorities need review warned by Sen Sam Nunn
Georgia Senator Sam Nunn argues for a shift from the 1980s defense posture to measuring needs and objectives. He questions NATO burden sharing, Persian Gulf defense, mobilization plans, and the administration's 344-war strategy, urging reforms in strategy, procurement, and alliance coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persian Gulf
Reagan
Carter
Europe
NATO
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Southwest Asia
Pacific
U.S
United States
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Letters and Local Notices Spark Debate and Thanks
A reader critiques tax policy and a city center plan, cites history of rights and local governance, and laments church state separation. Hawkeye REACT 3038 thanks donors after a Memorial Day Safety Break with 868 travelers from 18 states. Heritage Acres residents enjoy a Shrine Circus outing organized by Shriners and volunteers. Deb Heath thanks volunteers and notes Five Seasons Center impressions. A second letter condemns ADC child support policies as sexist and demeaning, arguing the system harms fathers and praises reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye React
Cedar Rapids
Shrine Circus
Heritage Acres
The
Shriners
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Don
Dorothy Harrelson
Rock fans urged to fill Five Seasons Center concert
On Friday night June 14 at 7 30 Dallas Holm and Praise perform in concert at the Five Seasons center Admission is 1 dollar with a free will offering later in the show The text invites fans to come and bring a friend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Dallas Holm
Praise
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Sen
Sam Nunn
Washington
Bernard Rogers
Weinberger
Warsaw Pact
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Department
Georgia
Armed Services Committee
Washington Post
the Gazette
Register
Gazette
Donald Kaul
City Hall
J.P. Galway Co., Inc
McDonald's
Kuba Distributing Co
Hardee’s
Colonial Bakery
Dolly Madison Cake
Wonder Bread
K-Mart West
Trausch Baking Co
Wendy's
Econofoods West
Drugtown Stores
Hawkeye Food Systems
Iowa Department of Transportation
Five Seasons Center
Deb Heath
Heritage Acres Care Center
Clive
ADC
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