Legislation Alone Won't End Bigotry, Says Bob Elliott
Guest column by Bob Elliott urges that laws cannot finish bigotry in America. He cites police minority tensions and cites Obama's Selma remarks about 50th anniversary Bloody Sunday and Voting Rights Act 1965. Elliott calls for dialogue and shared responsibility to coexist and reduce discrimination.
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Letters question treason and civic duty in Cedar Rapids
Readers denounce two Iowa senators for alleged treason over a letter to a foreign government and urge accountability. A Cedar Rapids resident recalls a car fire at Fareway and thanks responders, while another writer urges voting and political change to curb tax increases.
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Iowa
United States
Executive
Senate
Ken Engledon
Cedar Rapids
16Th Avenue
Reader complains about tax hikes and city ticketing practices
Paula Gaeth of Monticello Minnesota describes frustration with rising property taxes and a Cedar Rapids speed camera ticket. She questions fairness, citing a 75 dollar citation on a multilane highway and alleges revenue motives behind enforcement.
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Cedar Rapids
Paula Gaeth
Monticello
Minn
Overcoming trauma through the arts in Cedar Rapids
Laura Nesheim outlines the Adverse Childhood Experiences program run by ASAC to help homeless and abused youth through art and discussion. An event titled Art of ACES is set for April 18 with artwork submission due by March 25 at Cedar Rapids locations. contact Denise Bridges for details.
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Area Substance Abuse Council
Cedar Rapids
ASAC
16Th Ave
Asac Prevention
18Th Ave
19Th Ave
Four Oaks Bridge
1St Ave
Jane Boyd
14Th Ave
Denise Bridges
Laura Nesheim
University of Iowa Pharmacy
Uiowa
My Car as Economic Stimulus by Todd Dorman
A humor column details a 1996 Honda with 230000 miles becoming a 2009 Stimulator that fuels the economy through repair costs and purchases. The writer reflects on green choices, daily routines, and car quirks, ending with a light appeal for offers.
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Wile Congress
Dow
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