Public safety volunteers aid Iowa flood relief efforts
Thousands assist Cedar Rapids and other communities as Serve the City coordinates volunteers under Linn County Emergency Management Agency. Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids could gain a $1.7 million artificial turf and upgrades funded partly by local option tax money, reducing annual grass maintenance.
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Lun dby Withdraws From Linn County Race After Cancer Return
Sen Mary Lun dby resigns from the Iowa Legislature and ends her bid for Linn County District 5 supervisor due to a cancer relapse. The veteran lawmaker, seen as a strong candidate for the expanded board, plans treatment and self care while her absence is noted. Across Cedar Rapids, evacuations and flood rescues continued as the Cedar River rose over levees amid widespread havoc.
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Floods of 2008 Prompt Father’s Day Plan Changes
Yesterday’s results show weather disruptions from the 2008 floods affecting Father's Day plans. Families adjust gatherings, travel, and outdoor activities due to residual areas under flood warnings and Bureau forecasts.
Community charity and reader letters amid Cedar Rapids flood
Citizens describe orderly relief efforts, thanking Texas Roadhouse and local businesses for aid while praising media, law enforcement, and volunteers. A reader from Nebraska recalls the region's dignity as flood waters recede, and a former Gazette carrier reflects on hometown memories and Czech neighbors.
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Downtown Cedar Rapids urged to save small firms with tax relief
A letter urges Cedar Rapids to offer a 10 year property tax reduction to help small businesses reopen after the 500 year flood. The writer warns that failing to retain firms could drive them to higher ground and leave downtown a ghost town. The note also praises Cedar Rapids residents for orderly, compassionate disaster response.
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Reading First in Schools Aimed To Boost Literacy
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings argues for expanding Reading First citing nationwide gains in reading skills, declines in dropouts, and improved performance in states like Virginia Maryland and Montana while noting mixed results and the need for broader implementation.
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