Cedar Rapids leaders discuss bike safety and downtown plans
City officials and local leaders weigh safety priorities and downtown redevelopment. Sandi Fowler backs resource Investment in bike traffic safety after a state report notes rising cycling fatalities. Nancy Bird envisions increased downtown traffic and visitors post streetscape overhaul. Bob Upah recalls a surprise airplane ride for his paraplegic son Mark Upah, linking local pride and accessible travel.
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Campaign process reform to improve accessibility
Propose centralized official calendar and opt in alert system for all candidate events. Create standardized, machine readable event data with clear venue, time, and contact details. Require neutral summaries and accessibility options. Fund public information ports at libraries and schools. Implement filterable feeds by issue, geography, and party.
Candidates push for money limits and open debate
Letters from readers urge equal campaign access with $10,000 per candidate and limits on outside spending. They call for ending corporate personhood, open editorial board meetings, and stronger critical thinking to counter information overload and perceived judicial influence on elections.
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Debate on money in politics and press freedom
Darcy T calls for limiting corporate donations while Monte H envisions a true free press holding officials to account. Chris Earl TV discussion airs Sunday at 10 p.m. on KCRG TV9. The message argues Supreme Court justices enabled anonymous money to distort elections and suppress voter turnout.
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Readers’ ideas sought on caring for returning veterans
Your thoughts on supporting veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day are requested. Submit by 5 p.m. Wednesday to thegazette com or (319) 398-8484 with full name and city for publication consideration via email or voicemail.
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Regina cross country team self reports rule violation
Emilio Tovar narrates Regina High School decision to self report a district cross country rule breach after practicing on Solon district course. Tim Foley, activities director, notified state officials. team banned from district and state meets, yet authors claim integrity and pride in choosing honesty over competition.
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Insight and Books community pages and submission guidance
Insight and Books outlines a forum for Eastern Iowans to discuss local communities and world events. It invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 600 words, with submission details to editorial thegazette com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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