Community forum on social capital after Cedar Rapids flood
Jennifer Hemmingsen reports on Kevin Adler's study of social capital after Cedar Rapids flooding. The Gazette and KCRG TV9 host a reading and public discussion to explore lasting community resilience and lessons learned. The event features Adler and local panelists with RSVP and live broadcast options.
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Letters urge Cedar Rapids bike path to Marion expansion
Readers discuss extending the Cedar Rapids path from 29th Street NE past the First Avenue viaduct to Marion and Cedar Lake. Downtown traffic relief and recreation use are cited, with support for a tunnel under the viaduct and simple grading and surfacing.
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Skepticism and debate on science and the TPP
The piece argues looters lack evidence and science can be misused while urging basic understanding of science. It criticizes the Trans Pacific Partnership as corporate driven and risky, detailing fears over jobs, Buy American, drug pricing, legal challenges, unsafe food, labeling, and pesticide standards. Kathe Goldstein invites readers to contact Rod Blum and Senators Ernst and Grassley for their views.
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Democrats blamed for Baltimore unrest and governance patterns
David Harsanyi argues Baltimore's violence and decline reflect Democrat control since 1967 with limited Republican leadership. He questions federal remedies and criticizes liberal governance, urging voters to choose candidates who act on local concerns and downplay Washington solutions. He cites crime, schools, and spending as proof of governance failures.
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Grads Need Soft Skills Alongside Tech Knowledge
Bob Elliott discusses a CareerBuilder survey of 2,175 hiring managers showing graduates excel in tech but lag in soft skills like problem solving and communication. The piece argues for liberal arts alongside technical training, citing Steve Jobs on technology plus humanities. Elliott notes demand for tech and business degrees and urges balanced education.
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