Local Heroes honored for service and sports milestones
The Gazette celebrates 2010 Freedom Festival Heroes Chuck Scott Karla Goettel Steve Thomas and Vicki Terronez for flood victim veteran and hungry relief work. Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School softball coach Larry Niemeyer earned his 2000th win as the nation’s top winningest coach after 50 seasons. Harold Denton of Linn County Attorney's Office retires after 45 years of service. The Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway opens with local history and Norway High School feats.
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Chuck Scott
Karla Goettel
Steve Thomas
Vicki Terronez
Larry Niemeyer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway
Norway High School
Harold Denton
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Cane case raises questions as Cedar Rapids man faces blade charge
Clyde Davis of Cedar Rapids was arrested after law enforcement found an 18 inch blade hidden in a cane he carried into a federal courthouse with his nephew on June 11. He says the weapon was forgotten and lacked malicious intent, while potential penalties include two years in prison and a 6250 fine.
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Clyde Davis
Cedar Rapids
Davis
Gutierrez Calls for Immigration Reform at Diversity Luncheon
Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez urged immigration reform at the Diversity Focus luncheon. He warned against discrimination masquerading as diversity and said welcoming communities keep residents, with critique of hiring practices that favor diversity. Alan Jensen Cedar Rapids.
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Gazette
Diversity Focus
U.S Secretary of Commerce
Carlos Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Alan Jensen
Cedar Rapids
Reader letters on traffic cameras mail service and immigration policy
Readers weigh in on Cedar Rapids traffic cameras improving safety and limiting red light violations. Postal delays blamed on staffing and growth. call for privatization or hiring. Letters also advocate mercy for Gaza and oppose comprehensive immigration reform and amnesty, arguing for strict enforcement and repatriation.
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Cedar Rapids
Jerry’s Homes
Wilson Avenue
Wilson
FedEx
Anna
Vision vs spending in a shopper's paradise
The piece contrasts a shopping list of consumer electronics with wage data to argue that measuring wealth by goods masks rising costs in housing cars higher education and medical care. It cites Adam Smith and economists Mark Perry and Steven Horwitz, notes government distortions via policy, and references Paul Ryan and Obama to illustrate the debate on government involvement.
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Steven Horwitz
Paul Ryan
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Obama and Co
America
Obama
Ryan
Extend emergency Medicaid debate centers on FMAP extension
Iowa State Sen. Jack Hatch urges Congress to extend the FMAP increase from ARRA 2009 to shield nearly 26 000 nursing facility patients daily and protect 30 000 direct care jobs. He cites $206.3 million in federal funds and calls for a six month extension before year end to prevent senior care cuts and preserve caregiver staffing.
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Chuck Grassley
Chet Culver
Washington
Ilona
Mark Mellman
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