Quotes of the Week Highlight Space, Shelter, and Celebrations
Prominent figures from Iowa share reflections on space exploration unity, shelter improvements, and national milestones. Peggy Whitson credits cooperative space efforts from Kennedy Space Center to Beaconsfield while Kirsten Running-Marquardt discusses $1 million in winter shelter upgrades. Monica Crowley announces America250 kickoff with Donald Trump at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Suzan Stewart honors the late state Sen. Rocky De Witt, Lawton, noting his leadership.
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Peggy Whitson
Beaconsfield
Iowa
NASA
Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Linn
Kirsten Running- Marquardt
Monica Crowley
Donald Trump
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Woodbury County
GOP
Suzan Stewart
Rocky de Witt
Lawton
No Kings rally letter calls to defend republic values
Community letter writer recounts June 14 flag display with WWII father, denounces masked arrests and a would be dictator, criticizes funding cuts to research and aid, and urges wider compassion on Independence Day. Letter from Charlie Reutner Cedar Rapids.
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FEMA
Susan Blocker
Cedar Rapids
Charlie Reutner
U.S
Washington
United States
Dana Myers
Animals and people and the call for freedom
A compilation of opinion excerpts contrasts animal rights with July Fourth celebrations and argues for plant based living. It includes reflections on Costco DEI stance, patriotism, taxes, and reform, referencing General Washington and Donald Trump and stressing shared duty and responsible leadership.
Linn County leaders urge better budget amid Medicaid SNAP cuts
Sami Scheetz reports at Cedar Rapids roundtable where health and food providers warn the federal tax reconciliation bill would slash Medicaid and SNAP funding. Leaders from Eastern Iowa Health Center Linn County Public Health AbbeHealth and HACAP say millions could be cut and services reduced, raising ER visits and hunger risks.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Health Center
Linn County Public Health
AbbeHealth
HACAP
Joe Lock
Cindy Fiester
Theresa Graham-Mineart
Aaron Becht
Iowa
Congress
Sami Scheetz
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Insight & Books forum seeks Cedar Rapids submissions
Insight and Books invites Eastern Iowa readers to submit letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Send submissions to editorial thegazette com or 116 Third Cedar.
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Insight & Books
Thegazette.com
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