Cedar Rapids Urges Higher Flood Protection Funds
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids deserves at least 152 million for flood defense beyond the Army Corps recommendation. City reports seek waivers and a stronger federal commitment to protect both riverbanks, with state and local matching bringing total near 235 million. A unified political push is planned as Congress weighs approval.
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Cedar Rapids
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Congress
Iowa
U.S
Flags lit Cedar Rapids for The Avenue of The Flags
Non profit Optimist Club Cedar Rapids runs The Avenue of The Flags on five holidays. Volunteers install a flag with pole at homes then remove it the same day to support youth programs. Contact Jim Burrows or Terry Ebaugh for service details.
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Cedar Rapids
Optimist Club of
Jim Burrows
Terry Ebaugh
Fred R. Johnson
Opinion Letter Urges End to Oil Dependence and Civic Duty
A reader argues for reducing oil reliance to benefit the environment and society. The letter praises love and kindness as biblical decency and criticizes political complacency while defending traditional faith values, addressing gun control and civic participation through a call to vote and engage.
Perils of perfection in South Carolina politics
Kathleen Parker criticizes the Dan Haley affair coverage as a witch hunt that weaponizes infidelity to persecute public figures. The piece laments attacks on men and women, urges a return to respectful conduct, and questions society’s demand for flawless leaders.
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South Carolina
Gov
Mark
Sanford
Jenny Sanford
Jenny
Nikki Haley
Haley
Will Folks
Gov. Sanford
South
Rubashkin acquitted on labor charges in Agriprocessors case
A Black Hawk County jury found former Agriprocessors vice president Sholom Rubashkin not guilty of child labor violations linked to the Postville plant raid. The trial highlighted allegations of labor and immigration law violations, while Rubashkin faces potential lengthy sentences on unrelated fraud counts.
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Agriprocessors
Postville
Black Hawk County
Sholom Rubashkin
Rubashkin
Benasson
Agriprocessors Human Resources
Elizabeth Billmeyer
Brent Beebe
Feds
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