Cleanup effort and zoning notes highlight Cedar Rapids flood recovery
About 75 volunteers from Cargill and Coca Cola joined Living Lands & Waters to clear debris from the 2008 Cedar River flood in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment approved a flood-damaged store’s variance for a new exterior sign, while supporters push to protect the National Czech Museum in New Bohemia as part of revival efforts.
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Coca- Cola
Living Lands & Waters
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment
Purvish
Shital Patel
E Avenue NW
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
New Bohemia
Substation Delay Hinders City Police Plan
Police chief Greg Graham expects the first city police substation to open this fall after renovations to the vacant store at 1501 First Ave SE. Donations will help offset costs as vandalism and crime rise in nearby neighborhoods this spring.
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Greg Graham
First Ave
Public health care reform debate with Medicare option
A collection of reader letters advocates a national health care reform with a public plan option like Medicare for all and rejects a delay trigger. Authors critique private insurers overhead and profits, cite figures, and argue for competition with a public option. Other letters express views on hospital cooperation, Obama speech, abortion, and medical bankruptcy.
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Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Craig Mosher Decorah
Stephen Regan
St. Luke’s
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy
St Luke’s
Surviving Without Luxuries A Personal Reminiscence
The author born in 1945 reflects on growing up with few luxuries and parents who provided basics. She recalls her childhood home, chores, and part time work to fund extras, arguing modern kids can endure with less and need more faith in their abilities.
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Davenport
Marion A&w Root Beer
Sharon McKnight
Cedar Rapids
What is left's excuse for connect-the-dots game
The text argues against assigning blame to political figures for violent acts. It cites James von Brunn as a lone anti Semitic killer and rejects claims he acted on behalf of the left or right. It criticizes media labeling and urges focus on the individual murderer.
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Wichita
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Fox News
Bill O'Reilly
O'Reilly
George Tiller
Tiller
James von Brunn
Holocaust Museum
von Brunn
Cabal
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Sarah Palin
Daily
Kos
Huffington Post
Karl Rove
Far Right
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Chris Matthews
White House
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Bill Kristol
Weekly Standard
Change brings more room for readers views on the page
The newspaper announces a shift expanding letters to the editor space while restoring Mallard Fillmore and Doonesbury to the comics page after a three month trial. Editors emphasize letters as a vehicle for public input and urge readers from all walks of life to keep writing.
Gazette editorial writes as a board not individuals
The Gazette declines naming daily editorial authors. Three columnists Todd Dorman Jennifer Hemmingsen and Jeff Tecklenburg share writing duties. Writers must avoid conflicts of interest and reflect board consensus to expand public dialogue.
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Todd Dorman
Jennifer Hemmingsen
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