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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette urges removing roadblocks as Cedar Rapids plans a July Fourth festival return with fireworks after the 2008 flood. City officials discuss security costs of 24 000 to 38 000 dollars and possible up front contributions and reserve officer programs to support the event.
Letter writers condemn the Presbyterian Church USA as sliding toward apostasy. The Feb 27 article outlines East Iowa Presbytery proposals to define marriage as between two people and to permit ordination of homosexuals, prompting questions about biblical authority and civil rights.
Readers respond to Leonard Pitts and discuss whether Tea Party origins imply racism, arguing politics drive opposition to Obama policies while acknowledging tradeoffs in liberty and security. Echoes of Franklin quote and calls for civic involvement appear from Dennis Walters and Joe Behrendt.
Rich Patterson notes Theatre Cedar Rapids, African American Museum of Iowa, Indian Creek Nature Center, Science Station, and National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library restore operations in Lindale Mall after inundation. Nonprofits show energy and determination reviving services and quality of life in Cedar Rapids.
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission criticizes a library director for comments about not wanting the new library near public transportation. They describe the remarks as sounding unkind and discriminatory toward low income and homeless residents and urge an apology.
A Minnesotan narrator reflects on spring, baseball, and public funding for the new Twins ballpark. He praises the project, notes its $392 million public financing, and recalls a road trip from Rochester to Minneapolis with medical clinic visits and a skunk incident comment.
Lucas Dads Engaged in Engineering Dreams DEED hosts second annual team spelling bee at Lucas Elementary Iowa City with about 85 students and 40 participating dads. Yolanda Spears says dads bring a different energy and serve as role models while encouraging family involvement.
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