Cedar Rapids considers retail incubator downtown for startups
The Gazette editorial supports a planned downtown Cedar Rapids retail incubator to nurture new businesses for up to three years. The plan, centered near the Cherry Building in New Bohemia and Czech Village areas, aims to test concepts, keep graduates downtown, and attract shoppers and cultural visitors.
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Minneapolis
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Bush lied to justify war and press ignores memo
A reader letter contends the Downing Street memo shows the intelligence was fixed to support invading Iraq. It criticizes the media and Congress for ignoring the memo, urging reflection on church state separation and political accountability. The correspondent is Warren Johnson from Iowa City.
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Durbin compares US actions to Nazi gulags and Pol Pot
The piece cites Durbin on the Senate floor comparing American detainee abuses to Nazi camps and the Gulag with a list of alleged mistreatment at Guantanamo. It notes this framing fuels Nazi analogies in politics while arguing for nuanced moral judgment.
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Living by God’s Law Beyond Doctrines of Men
The text contrasts divine law with human dogma, arguing that true law is loving God and neighbor, as taught by Jesus in Matthew. It condemns religious structures that justify abuse while urging living the great commandments from the heart.
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Dean Owens
God
Bush under fire as disapproval hits new high
A June poll shows 62 percent of Americans disapprove of President Bush's performance, marking a record negative rating. Critics cite wartime Iraq policy Social Security stem cell issues and church state debates as factors in his decline.
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George Bush
Iraq
University of Iowa P S staff seek protection by union
A longtime professional and scientific staff member at the University of Iowa argues that P S employees deserve union representation like AFSCME for merit staff COGS for teaching assistants and SEIU for health care professionals. The author notes faculty tenure practices and urges union protection for P S employees.
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Afscme
COGS
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Supervisors Should Show Linn County Assets At Convention
Thanking Linn County supervisors for planning to attend the National Association of Counties annual convention in Hawaii. Their national committee work and networking would highlight the diversifying population and global markets served by Linn County producers.
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National Association of Counties
Hawaii
Cedar Rapids
Lynn Baumert
Marion
Durbin remarks spark debate over Guantanamo abuses
The column critiques Senator Durbin for likening detainee treatment to Nazi horrors while noting the political backlash from Republicans. It argues the issue is the rule of law and U.S. values, not troops, and cites McCain and calls for trials to expose detainee status at Guantanamo.
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