Corbett Wins Cedar Rapids Mayor Seat In Election
The Gazette notes that Ron Corbett won Cedar Rapids mayoral race with over 60 percent, signaling support for stronger leadership and faster council action. He vows a 90 day look at City Manager Prosser, reinvigorating flood recovery, business growth, and spending priorities.
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Survey: C R doing well except for downtown
A reader concerns Cedar Rapids city leadership failing flood victims and downtown protection. Criticism covers slow flood wall progress, job attraction, and accessibility for disabled riders, urging January 2010 action and better building decisions.
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Wright on the Park thanks Iowa City and Cedar Rapids supporters
In a letter, Rog Hoekstra of Wright on the Park Inc thanks residents of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids for backing the preservation of the Park Inn and City National Bank in Mason City. He urges state agencies to restock pheasants in Delaware County, citing deer winters and wet springs as barriers, and compares to Minnesota and South Dakota restocking success.
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Substituting God for football in life’s priorities
A reflective monologue questions whether people prioritize God over football, urging a one day shift from football to God to reveal how much calmer and better life could feel amid world conflict, violence, and suffering. The author suggests this simple substitution could restore balance and peace.
Losing the News author sees hope for newspapers
Pulitzer winner and Harvard Shorenstein Center head Alex Jones argues readers still support newspapers despite ad declines and online access. He envisions new business models, strong accountability, and renewed community focus to keep papers authentic and relevant amid digital change.
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New York Times
Redistricting Iowa City schools prompts contested priorities
A Parkview Church meeting drew a couple hundred residents about district redrawing plans. Four priorities emerged: efficient operations, align enrollment with space, preserve neighborhood schools, and balance demographics amid poverty pockets. Critics say neighborhood focus favors affluent parents. others urge wider, inclusive input for all families. Jennifer Hemmingsen notes Wednesday and Saturday columns.
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