County courthouse expansion costs spiral after 1978 vote
Linn County’s Courthouse South remodeling has pushed total spending past 900000 dollars, far above the 750000 dollar Penick building alternative and 350000 voter-approved sum. The 1978 decision split Penick and Coliseum options, with the Coliseum plan yielding more space but higher costs.
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Linn County
Penick
Memorial Coliseum
Five Seasons Center
Courthouse South
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Linn
Lawmakers push to end Davis-Bacon wage rules nationwide
A proposal argues Congress should retire the Davis-Bacon Act to lower federal and state public project costs. It cites Massachusetts where a Reading library would cost $850,000 under local wages versus $1 million under prevailing wage rules, and notes potential nationwide savings with broader elimination.
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Congress
Iowa
U.S
Davis-Bacon
Massachusetts
General Assembly
Reading
Boston
Shcharansky case linked to alleged heart condition and abuse
Avital Shcharansky seeks medical opinion on her husband Anatoly's health while he is imprisoned in the Soviet Union. Dr. Allan Ross warns of acute and chronic coronary insufficiency and dangerous allergic reactions to medicines, urging hospitalization. The piece frames the case as a human rights issue with political implications for emigration and Western-Soviet relations.
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Anatoly Shcharansky
Shcharansky
Avital
Israel
Allan M. Ross
George Washington University Medical Center
Washington
Ross
Georges Marchais
Yuri Andropov
Andropov
Soviet Union
Avital Shcharansky
Anatoly
Chichopol
Tatar Republic
Youth vote call and Cedar Rapids festival thanks
A student urges young voters to engage in national issues, education funding, and 1984 leadership. The note also thanks the First Cedar Rapids International Festival organizers, judges, and sponsors for promoting culture, with remarks on the flag’s meaning and patriotism.
No Title Yet On Ethics Of Genetic Engineering
A commentary notes that the mere ability to do something does not justify its use. It argues that current leaders show a persistent lack of wisdom in handling such power and doubts genetic engineering will differ.
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May’s Island
Linn
In Memory of Ron Stewart Beloved Dad
Forever blessed this memory honors Ron Stewart a loving and kind father. He cherished life and people and prayed life would not end. The writer recalls happy hours with him and trusts God to keep him in care.
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Ron Stewart
Doctor John Barthel dies in farming accident
Our family mourns the loss of Dr. John Barthel who was Cedar Rapids family physician for nearly 30 years. He provided trusted health care and was a dear friend and confidant, and his passing leaves the community with a deep sense of loss.
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John Barthel
Cedar Rapids
Reader letter on animal protection movement support
A reader thanks the publication for publishing animal protection letters and notes their heart for animal rights. They express gratitude for information on actions against animal abuse and ways to support the movement.
Misleading Easter Headlines Prompt Language Debate
A Central Iowa Easter edition featured the headline Christians throughout world observe Christ's resurrection, prompting critique over verb choice. Editors note errors in two headlines Parks Dept. rip out USA Today newsracks and Study shows media loses most jury libel rulings, arguing correct plurals and tense.
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Central
Iowa
Christ
Parks Dept
USA Today
Parks
Editor & Publisher
Media
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Coliseum
Little Davis
Anthony Lewis
New York Times Service
Leningrad
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Moscow
David A. Dragunsky
Hitler
Teave
Sakharov
Soyiey Citizen
Reagan
Edward J. McManus
United Nations Association
Lilongwe
Malawi
N.T. Mizere
Joanne Henderson
Eugene Chism
Commission For International and Cultural Awareness
Heaven
Lee Eis
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