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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 2014

Page

5

Editorial Opinion: Renaming VEISHEA Won't Fix Its Problems

The Gazette argues that renaming VEISHEA will not address the festival’s culture of violence and heavy drinking. It urges real changes, such as bars closing or limiting alcohol and better crowd dispersal, as essential to meaningful reform.

Hile Shakespeare Veishea

Downtown Meter Woes From a Disabled Driver

Lee R. Overton from Hiawatha recalls a Friday trip downtown hindered by a malfunctioning meter terminal near a handicap spot on Second Avenue NE. A train blocked Second Avenue and a blocked Third Street route prevented a quick return home, prompting the author to skip downtown visits.

Second Avenue NE Second Avenue Third Street Lee R. Overton Hiawatha

Energy firms deserve fair tax credits for security and jobs

Pro energy advocates argue American oil companies justify tax credits and oppose double taxation. They cite high capex, defend domestic energy as vital to national security, and urge broad tax reform that avoids harming domestic industries.

Washington, D.C America

Parable atributed proverb cited in Cedar Rapids church story

Grant Speece of Marengo notes the piece on Gospel Tabernacle Church in Cedar Rapids praising its charity aligns with Jesus teachings. He points out the first paragraph quotes a saying not from the Bible: giving a man a fish versus teaching him to fish, an ancient Chinese proverb.

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Branstad veto blocks funding to improve water quality

Jim Slitor of Decorah urges voters to oppose governor Branstad in November citing his veto of a bill that would have funded measures to reduce excess nitrogen and phosphorus, protect Iowa streams and reduce Gulf of Mexico dead zones caused by fertilizer runoff.

Todd Dorman Branstad Iowa Gulf of Mexico Jim Slitor Decorah

Cantor's stunning defeat prompts Tea Party reality check

Kathleen Parker argues Cantor's loss proves no definitive GOP wipeout by the Tea Party. She notes Brat's ground game and lack of policy clarity contrasted with Cantor's finances and media-savvy image, suggesting the outcome reflects campaign organization more than party collapse.

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My Kids Drive A World Beyond The 40 Top Songs

A veteran listener recalls growing up with American Top 40 while today’s kids stream widely. The piece contrasts 1980s record collecting and a single turntable with modern iTunes sharing and on demand downloads. It notes Kasem’s influence and the evolving music landscape for families.

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