Edar Rapids City Council bids to buy Crowne Plaza Five Seasons
The Edar Rapids City Council votes 6 1 to bid on the 275 room Crowne Plaza Five Seasons hotel in bankruptcy receivership. If purchased the city plans urgent flood related renovations and a quick sale to private ownership to support the Event Center district.
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Eastern Iowa Renaissance Festival signals rebound and pride
Letters discuss Cedar Rapids revival after Memorial Day sales at the Amana colonies show strong festival momentum. Readers push for law enforcement support, crime prevention, and civic safety while others question federal immigration policy and media commentary on Gaza.
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Parlor City plans fueled by art and wine proposals
Dennis Barrier vents about downtown expansion debates in Cedar Rapids. He attacks lobbyist influence from the Junior League and Priority One while criticizing year-round markets, porta potty additions, and proposed art gallery wine booths.
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Grant Wood
The year of the woman and California politics
The column notes the ongoing gender barriers in U S politics recalling Ferraro and highlighting California open primary reform. It discusses Meg Whitman Carly Fiorina Kamala Harris Blanche Lincoln and Barbara Boxer while examining Tea Party and moderate dynamics in Kentucky Nevada and California and the potential impact on future women in higher office.
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Dick Riordan
Gray Davis
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Accept Israel's right to exist
Guest column argues for recognizing Israel's right to exist and backs it with historical context. The writer cites rocket fire from Gaza, international reactions, and contrasts with Turkish policy, urging peace via open borders and end to blockades through support of Israel's existence.
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