Public Works shines in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city manager Jeff Pomeranz highlights the Public Works Department’s role during National Public Works Week. The department oversees $1.5 billion in street and $1 billion in sewer infrastructure and funds $18 million in road improvements this season with $10 million in planned distribution system improvements for fiscal year 2017.
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Community letters praise Bloom and Heiden in Iowa notes
A reader lauds Congressman Rod Blum for keeping promises through constituent services in Cedar Rapids and urges Gazette coverage of his service events. The letter also endorses Pat Heiden for Johnson County Board of Supervisors, praising her leadership, elder advocacy, and community involvement. The piece ends with praise for Orchestra Iowa’s May 6 performance and a standing ovation at the Paramount Theatre.
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Timothy Hankewich
Simpson College Choir
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Beethoven
Nancy MacTaggart
Lawsuit over North Carolina bathroom law sparks federalism debate
David Harsanyi argues the DOJ civil rights suit against North Carolina over transgender bathroom rules is a broader fight over federalism and local choice. He contends federal overreach and selective enforcement threaten state autonomy and cautions against conflating policy disputes with civil rights crises. He notes no federal definition of transgender and criticizes the administration's stance.
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