Editorial questions Corridor Mpo’s regional focus
The Gazette criticizes the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization for diverting about 1.4 million from Cedar Rapids street work to a downtown skywalk. The board, dominated by Cedar Rapids, voted 14 to 7, despite the project ranking poorly, fueling worries over regional cooperation and unmet needs for trails and street improvements.
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Linn County
Lu Barron
Readers praise local arts coverage and impact of flood recovery
James Kern and Carol Hedberg commend Diana Nollen and Kim Taylor for strong public service. Kern lauds Orchestra Iowa piece and post flood resilience of Legion Arts and others. Hedberg endorses Taylor for Linn County supervisor citing prompt help with immigration issues and constituent service.
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James Kern
Cedar Rapids
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Linn County
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Taylor
Iowa
Carol Hedberg
Troy Mills
Reading the Leaves in a Local Letters Column
A playful note praises local appreciation for the city mayor in a letter format. The writer hints at a gift idea involving a box of leaves and a humorous exchange about recognition. The piece reads like a quirky, informal community missive.
Morally Mature Statesmen urged in Brennan column
Bill Brennan argues voters should choose morally mature candidates in the June 3 primary. He contrasts morally mature statesmen who honor the Creator, tell the truth, show humility, offer vision, and stay accountable with secular politicians who follow party lines and rely on attack ads. Brennan cites a Gallup poll. he lists criteria and calls Cedar Rapids writer to vote for leaders with integrity and servant hearts.
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Letter Guidelines for Editorials
The message outlines length limits of 250 words for letters and provides contact details for submission. It lists an email address editorial sourcemedia.net and a physical Mail Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. A questions line includes a phone number 319 398 8262 and an email jeff tecklenburg sourcemedia.net.
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Senators push campus assault reforms and Title IX focus
McCaskill and Gillibrand push colleges to report more incidents and better respond to sexual assault. They cite studies showing serial offenses and alcohol as a weapon, warning schools face legal liability if reforms fail.
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