Theatre Cedar Rapids helps a family cope during The Producers
Kate Ford writes of attending The Producers at Theatre Cedar Rapids as a respite from her husband’s early deployment. The production’s humor and cast bring relief and resilience to a tough week, underscoring the show's community value and the gift of live theater.
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Kate Fordasey
Leslie
Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Paramount Theatre
Paramount
Orchestra Iowa
Stan Wiederspan
Forefathers would be amazed at today s United States letter
Rev Laura Ode gard reflects on Jefferson Franklin ideals, liberty, and security amid modern tech and culture. She notes 2050 may surprise, asks how Jefferson would view today s president, and honors American heritage while acknowledging evolution from 1700s governance.
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U.S
Teven Radig
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
America
Chaplain calls to visit loved ones in long term care
A Cedar Rapids chaplain at two nursing homes urges families to visit residents, share photos and memories, and reaffirm dignity and love for aging neighbors. He emphasizes listening over care duties and reminds that everyone will face aging and loss, ending life with connection.
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Cedar Rapids
Jean Greiner
Music education linked to smarter students and safer youth
Readers urge maintaining school music and arts funding amid proposed tax increases. Studies cited show musically trained students excel in spatial reasoning and testing, with gains in verbal SATs and math. Community members push faster Paramount Theatre restoration and probe district spending.
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Fran Rauscher
Community praise for deputies and Cedar Rapids theatre revival
Readers thank Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and deputies for daily courage amid danger. A separate letter applauds Theatre Cedar Rapids and the renovated Iowa Theatre Building after The Producers, celebrating arts revival and local pride in downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Linn County
Brian Gardner
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Theatre
Metro Area
Rich Hoffman
Marion
Bigger Boat Motors for Lake Macbride Bordering on Change
Residents urge action on year round use of larger boat motors at Lake Macbride. They accuse the Iowa Department of Natural Resources of selective policy changes at other lakes and call on the governor to address the law. Citizens encourage calling the Iowa House Senate governor and LakeMacbride DMR to push for reform.
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Jim Mayer
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Lake Macbride
Solon
Iowa
Lowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Lakes
Cedar River
Macbride
Iowa House
Iowa Senate
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