Substation delay stalls Cedar Rapids police plan
The Cedar Rapids substation at 1501 First Ave SE moves from a planned June opening to early fall amid City Council friction. City Manager Jim Prosser cites mandatory competitive bidding, delaying the project and prompting criticism from Council member Monica Vernon. Police say the storefront adds needed presence after recent crimes.
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Abortion debate and health care reform cross paths in letters
The letter writers argue abortion safety hinges on access to clinics with trained staff and question penalties for illegal abortions. Another reader urges Chamber support reform, linking manufacturing jobs, China trade, and a stronger economy. A Medicare complaint highlights unequal pricing and calls for universal coverage to reduce costs.
Health care costs hit hardest for the uninsured
An observer recalls an uninsured friend at St. Luke's emergency room in severe pain. With a new job and no insurance, she faced diagnostics including X-rays and a urinalysis, underscoring the need for publicly funded health coverage.
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Prevention programs have a role in health reform
The text argues for prevention oriented health reform to curb rising costs from chronic diseases. It notes 75 percent of spending goes to patients with one or more chronic conditions and that many heart disease and diabetes cases are preventable, while cost analyses overlook long term benefits. It includes a first person flood anecdote from 91 year old Aaron-Marie Thoms.
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Centers For Disease Control
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Iowa
Marion
A Long Drive to the Territories From Minnesota
An unnamed narrator vows to hit the road for Father's Day and escape retail hype. He riffs on travel, cars, counterculture, and a wish to roam with music, friends, and a dog named Lucky, while recalling People and places from Minnesota to Denmark and the American plains.
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Willie
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Freedom Festival contrasts with history and growth
Jennifer Hemmingsen reflects on the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival spanning Independence Day and Juneteenth, celebrating national pride while acknowledging past wrongs. The column notes a Senate resolution apologizing for slavery and segregation, urging honest progress and unity.
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