Community burden in Cedar Rapids violence and youth aid
Gazette editorial argues parents bear responsibility but the community must also act to curb youth violence. It cites past incidents involving Brandon Johnson and a 16 year old shooter, urges after school programs mentoring tutoring and better use of public spaces, and calls for concrete plans and community support for families.
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NAACP
Cedar Rapids
Justin Shields
Brandon Johnson
Lindale Mall
Wal-Mart
Southeast
Community letters push for buyout over demolition in Cedar Rapids
Local resident urges council to expand participation in decisions about Sun Valley and a buyout option. She criticizes repeated storm sewer projects and asks officials to walk through slated demolitions, stressing the need for inclusive processes and accountability. A second reader shares a Gulf War memory and a mother’s tribute to her son, Capt. Terry Toms.
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Cedar Rapids
Sun Valley
Marv
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Terry Toms
Mark Kelly
Terry
Mark
Trade deficits explained by Walter Williams
Williams argues that current account deficits reflect capital account gains and that deficits with countries like China are offset by foreign holding of U.S. Treasury debt. He says angst over deficits markets peace with voluntary trade and notes China and Japan hold trillions in Treasuries.
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Benjamin Franklin
U.S. Treasury
Japan
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Marion Iowa braces for landmark seven roundabout project
A Marion open house drew a couple dozen residents as officials outline the Seventh Avenue Seventh Street roundabout plan. City engineer Michael Barkalow says work starts soon with 120 days seven phases, traffic one lane each way during construction, and signals removed. Some residents like developers Annete and Jack Perry see potential. others worry about costs and congestion before Christmas. Public input continues via Todd Dorman.
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Seventh Street
Michael Barkalow
Barkalow
Seventh
Iowa
Marion City
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