Ethics review urged for Cedar Rapids Event Center contract
The Gazette urges a formal ethics board investigation into the Frew Nations Group contract overseeing Cedar Rapids Event Center and U S Cellular Center upgrades. It notes potential conflicts involving John Frew, highlights a rushed public review, and calls for swift action to protect public trust while supporting the project.
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Rew Nations Group
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Cellular Center
State
John Frew
Ed Failor Jr
Iowans For Tax Relief
Frew
Ron Corbett
Iowa
Frew Nations Group
State Ethics Board
Veterans praise VA care and notes on enlistment reach
A letter from Ken Krizan in Coralville argues the VA health system is expansive with 153 centers and 800 clinics, urging veterans to enroll. He contrasts the 21 age gambling limit with military service, calling Iowa gambling laws outdated and in need of revision.
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U.S
United States
Department of Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery Administration
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Eric Shinseki
National Guard
Washington
Ken Krizan
Coralville
Iowa
Minnesota
Linn County returns to old Admin Building over cost of relocation
A Linn County supervisor decision to relocate back to the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center is praised for saving taxpayers money. Officials argued it avoided multi‑million purchases and updates for Linn County West, keeping property on the tax rolls and using FEMA and I‑JOBS funds to avoid higher local taxes.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jean Oxley
Linn County West
Westdale Mall
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Brent Oleson
Abortion Debate Sparks Ultrasound Disclosure Debate
Kathleen Parker argues for informed abortion decisions through mandatory ultrasound viewing and doctor explanations. She cites Oklahoma Florida and Louisiana efforts, noting pro life calls for patient knowledge to reduce abortion and pro choice concerns about intrusion and coercion. The piece links patient testimonies to the dangers of hidden realities and urges informed counseling.
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Bill Clinton
Oklahoma
Florida
Louisiana
Pro-Life Bioethics Defense Fund
Sharon Broome
Louisiana Right To Life Federation
Clinton
Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Opinion on Don't Ask Don’t Tell Policy in Modern America
The author argues against restricting service based on sexuality and criticizes judgment of LGBTQ+ service members. They claim pride in all who serve and say policy debate should not eclipse wartime priorities. The piece urges equal opportunity in military service without stigma or discrimination.
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America
Lawmakers urged to put country first and step down
In Cedar Rapids Robert Taylor calls for lawmakers to set aside party bickering and put national interests ahead. He urges Congress to work together or resign so a mature leadership can take over for the country’s good.
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America
Robert Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Schools Right to Limit Social Media Use in Classrooms
A column argues that schools should limit staff to student communications via social networks and texts. It cites Vinton-Shellsburg and Linn-Mar policies, warns of blurred boundaries and safety risks, and urges schools to set clear rules to protect students while teaching proper communication.
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Elieve
Vinton-Shellsburg
Linn- Mar
Marshall McLuhan
Tomor
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