Quotes From Cedar Rapids Leaders At All-America City Bid
Ann Poe of Cedar Rapids says the community has rallied and healing grows as officials compete in Denver for All-America City honors. The trip marks the Cedar River flood’s six year anniversary with cicadas noted emerging in eastern Iowa counties after 17 years underground.
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Ann Poe
Cedar Rapids
Denver
Cedar River
Dave Long
Keokuk County
Prospect Meadows project awarded 1.266 million grant
Jack Roeder, president and general manager of the Prospect Meadows project, said the full grant from the Iowa Transportation Commission will fund two entrances and an interior road for the 17-field ballpark project, marking a big step forward.
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Community leaders, students rally for Habitat build and Cedar Rapids celebrate
Erin Pins of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School plans senior year fundraising for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. Jim Shipman praises Jim Ernst on retirement as Four Oaks CEO. Dave Panther of Hamburg Inn No 2 discusses reopening after May 18 fire.
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Jim Shipman
Cedar Rapids
Four Oaks
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Dave Panther
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Iowa politics and wage theft in Iowa discussed by Mike Owen
The column critiques political tactics around Gail Ernst and Joni Ernst, urging not to pit spouses, while shifting to wage theft in Iowa. It cites wage losses of about 600 million dollars to workers and 60 million in taxes, notes Senate SF2295 failed in 2014, and calls for enforcement funding and action.
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Des Moines Register
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Debated upset shapes political rhetoric after Cantor loss
Post primary shock after David Brat defeats House Majority Leader Eric Cantor prompts reflections on GOP base desires. Comments link rule of law zeal to mass deportation fears, with Brat citing capitalism and Protestant ethos amid concerns of rising nationalist rhetoric.
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America
Cantor Defeat Shakes GOP Establishment and Tea Party Roles
The stunning primary loss of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to David Brat highlights frustration with Washington and opens questions about Tea Party influence in November. Brat, backed by local Tea Party groups, outraised Cantor, while Cantor faced voter neglect from his district and criticism of immigration reform. Political commentators warn incumbents to heed local concerns as primary turnout remains low and partisan divides persist.
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