Pocket park turmoil may not be over yet
The City Council overrode a citizen committee to deny 16 300 for landscaping at a pocket park site on 16th Street and B Avenue NE. Parks Commissioner Wagner shifted funds to nearby Daniels Park, inviting private sponsorship and city labor to finish the project. Neighbors petition to reallocate funds, but federal grant steps limit options. the park moves forward with city work and possible private support.
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16Th Street
B Avenue
Wade Wagner
Daniels Park
Wagner
Pocket Park
Mound View Neighborhood Association
Daniels
Primary election letter urges Bill Salter in Iowa race
A reader letter urges Iowa Republicans to back Bill Salter in the June 4 primary over Greg Ganske. The writer alleges NRSC and Bush favoritism for Ganske, claims Salter is a true homegrown Iowan who would limit federal power, support a strong military and defend the Constitution, and warns voters Washington will push a liberal candidate if Salter loses.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee
NRSC
Bush
Iowa
Washington
Bill Salier
Greg Ganske
George Bush
Air Force One
Ganske
Tom Harkin
Bill Salter
Feds
Salier
Iowa eyes prison reform to curb mandatory sentences
Kip Kautzky urges sentencing reform as Iowa prisons run at 8,100 capacity though rated 6,772. First time nonviolent offenders could enter community programs costing $8 daily instead of $50. Gov Vilsack faces a potential $165 million shortfall with 71 commutation requests. only four reviewed. Family Against Mandatory Minimums advocate Joann Jordan says policy must evolve.
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Kip Kautzky
Iowa
Towa
Branstad
Vilsack
Chuck Larson Jr
Cedar Rapids
Highway 100 Backed by Critics Amid Road Debate
Will Berry argues against building Highway 100, warning that expedited travel harms the environment and civilization progress. He predicts bulldozers will advance despite local objections, paraphrasing Everett Dirksen on waste and land loss while urging caution and broader consideration.
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Everett Dirksen
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters: 300-word limit and contact required
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include full name, street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398-5846 or email gazedit fu iowa.com
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids notes lack of sidewalks near schools
Citizens warn that Blairs Ferry Road NE and nearby 42nd Street streets lack continuous sidewalks and safe pedestrian crossings amid heavy traffic. They criticize city officials for ignoring sidewalk projects and failing to protect children walking two miles to schools, urging accountability.
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Blairs Ferry Road
Cedar Rapids
42Nd Street
Edgewood Road
Tribute to Christopher Reeve and the vital role of spinal care nurses
Ann Rhodes of Iowa City urges public acknowledgment of professional nurses who care for spinal cord injury patients. She highlights nursing as essential for life span, dignity, and recovery, noting 24 hour vigilance, nutrition, skin care, pulmonary suction, and emotional support while calling for recognition of nurses’ contributions alongside Reeve’s advocacy.
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Superman
Christopher Reeve
Reeve
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Wise Fidel
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Iowa City
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New Jersey
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