Teens tour Cedar Rapids Library and brainstorm future services
Cedar Rapids Public Library invites fifth graders and other students to tour the facility and brainstorm services. Ideas include group book listening rooms, video viewing areas, and yoga times to attract both kids and adults. United Way of East Central Iowa distributed 5.2 million dollars to 68 programs across 34 agencies, helping exceed 2004 campaign goals. Delta Dental funds a Donated Dental Services program aiding disabled and low income individuals.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Grant Wood
United Way of
East Central
Iowa
Johnson County
Former presidents unite to push reform and relief
GUEST COLUMN argues former leaders should stay active in public service. Carter leads a bipartisan commission on election reform with Baker while Bush, Clinton and H W Bush mobilize aid for Southeast Asia. Historical partnerships show potential for advisory roles and joint action. Timothy Walch notes past bonds and calls for structured engagement.
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Jimmy Q
Carter
James Baker
Commission On
Bush
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
Southeast Asia
John Quincy Adams
White House
Congress
William Howard Taft
Yale Law School
Supreme
Court
Clinton
Harry Truman
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Senate
Africa
Ford
Hoover
Oval Office
Carter Commission On
Timothy Walch
West Branch
Richard Norton Smith
War death photos show truth behind Iraq conflict
The piece argues for releasing images of military coffins to reflect public concern about war costs. It cites 1592 American deaths by early May, calls for honest reporting, notes low public support and the need for democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan, and urges accountability for families of fallen soldiers.
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Iraq
Defense Department
Democratic Republic
U.S
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Middle East
Bush
Gallup
USA Today
CNN
West High School
Iowa City
Israel
International Solidarity Movement
Westgrad
Rachel Corrie
Yasser Arafat
Iowa Legislature adjournment delay sparks budget battle and casino license debate
Two week overdue adjournment triggers name calling as Senate and House leaders clash over budget issues. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission faces criticism for granting four of ten requested licenses amid calls for more gaming, while traffic officials in Cedar Rapids are urged to improve control around the U S Cellular Center during large events.
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Iowa
Senate
House
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Cellular Center
Interstate 380
Letters blame Jetseta Gage's mother amid abduction debate
Readers critique a May article and defend Jetseta Gage's mother against accusations of parental fault. They argue the tragedy stems from a predator, not single parenting, and urge focus on stopping offenders rather than blaming victims.
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Jetseta Gage
Jetseta
Adam Walsh
Florida
Jessica Lunsford
Carlie Brucia
Jessera
Sidewalk costs burden Cedar Rapids property owners
A letter writer questions the expense of adding sidewalks in Cedar Rapids. A neighbor paid about 1600 for new sidewalks and a retiree borrowed funds. The writer notes property owners face cement and labor costs, plus slope-related grading, and asks who pays the bill.
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Cedar Rapids
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Orlando Sentinel
Gomers
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
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Birthright
West High
RG Bagoome
Mark Bowden
The
Gazette
Doug Neumann
Dave Storey
Kim Hefley
Peg Schmitz
Scott Swenson
Joe Hladky
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