Corridor alliance pushes regional approach to economic growth
The Corridor Business Alliance spanning Cedar Rapids Iowa City and nearby towns pushes a regional model over town by town competition. It seeks shared resources branding research and a regional development strategy to attract and sustain business, stressing cooperation without loss of local priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Corridor Business Alliance
I-380
Midwest
Alliance
Coralville
Where is God in a friend's death and memory
A reflective piece recounts a close friendship dying from cancer, the writer's grief and guilt, hospital days, and questions of faith. It contrasts personal loss with references to religion and memory, ending with a call to seek peace and justice while honoring the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Judy
Kath
Katie Couric
Katie
Jerusalem
Tam
Washington
Supreme Court
White House
Holocaust Memorial Museum
Grace of God
Shema Yisrael
God
Elie Wiesel
Katherine Reback King
Second Avenue
19Th Street
13Th Street
Second
Third Avenues
First Avenue
Firestone
The
Rapidians
Tom Robbins
Cedar Rapids
Letters on traffic delays and wealth inequality in America
A letter writer laments construction on busy streets causing detours and tire damage. Jozef Figa citesObama socialism claims and U.S. wealth concentration, noting wealth has shifted upward since the Reagan era with top earners owning a large share of stocks and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack Obama
U.S
Marty Sixt
Reagan
Jozef Figa
Cedar Rapids
Heavens Seeks State Treasurer Nomination From Main Street Iowa
In a Republican bid June 8 Heavens promotes prudent use of taxpayer money and declares opposition to billions in debt. He emphasizes private sector success and public service leadership as mayor of Dyersville, citing lower taxes, new homes and jobs. Rep Steven F. Lukan endorses from New Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Heavens
Heavens
Dyersville
Main Street
Iowa
Steven F. Lukan
New Vienna
Encouraging Responsible Celebrations for Graduating Teens
A guest column urges parents to celebrate graduation safely by talking openly about alcohol and drugs, setting clear expectations, and modeling no tolerance. It cites research on reduced teen use with proactive guidance and collaboration with schools and communities.
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Doug Beardsley
Johnson County Public Health
Lane Plugge
Meccaservices.com
Alcoholpartnership.org
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