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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2009
Page
4
The Gazette notes the Cedar River flood of 2008 in Cedar Rapids peaked at 31.1 feet on June 13, surpassing the prior record by 11 feet. It recalls boats navigating flooded streets rescuing people and pets, with thousands of homes and businesses inundated by water and mud.
The RIVERenaissance event in Cedar Rapids marks the flood commemoration at Sunner Park with a 10 am Saturday service. Officials note dozens of damaged public buildings and water and sewer infrastructure, but praise fearless volunteers, the city’s resilience, and progress toward rebuilding better than before.
The columnist argues Obama offers a softer approach than Bush and Cheney, contending the administration failed to pursue Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda after 9/11. It challenges aggressive tactics, promotes smarter diplomacy, and urges a calm stance to win Muslim goodwill.
Readers debate diplomacy and Middle East peace praising Barack Obama for civil discourse and U.S. respect. A SynGest pilot outlines Iowa biomass to ammonia plans and airport needs, arguing small-airport access enables $80 million in construction, 500 jobs, and 7 million yearly biomass purchases. A Marion writer criticizes abortion debate and media influence following two Gazette letters.
The text portrays anti abortion extremists as terrorists citing a history of harassment and violence against Dr. George Tiller from the 1970s through his 2009 assassination. It recounts bombings, armed attacks, and school harassment of his family plus a 9 year old rape victim treated for free, arguing law enforcement must treat the attackers as terrorists.
Three Linn County supervisors seek to spend taxpayer money to remodel and expand the Administrative Office Building without voter approval. Linda Langston warns the vote would fail, advocating FEMA funding to restore and relocate rather than a costly expansion. They propose buying and remodeling the former Steve & Barry's at Westdale Mall as a dry backup location.
Globe Hasette independent newspaper established 1883 fields list editor publisher and staff contact for Opinion Page Editor with phone number and email address. Contains names Dave Storey Lyle Muller Jeff Tecklenburg Steve Buttry Todd Dorman Jennifer Hemmingsen Chuck Peters Joe Hladky and Gazette Communications reference.
U S housing secretary Shaun Donovan visited Cedar Rapids as federal recovery dollars totaling 517 million flow to Iowa for buyouts and rebuilding. Residents like Ronnee O’Brien describe scarcity, loneliness, and safety concerns while awaiting plans and promised improvements such as a renewed Time Check rec center and Ellis Park pool. Local officials outlined Monday action plans from the Neighborhood Planning Process amid optimism that funds will translate into progress. Ronnee, now registered to vote, hopes this time her voice matters.
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