Dreamers are key to Cedar Rapids safety and future
Wayne Jerman, Cedar Rapids police chief since 2012, argues Dreamers support trust between police and residents, aiding crime reporting and community safety. He urges Congress to pass broad immigration reform and a DACA legislative solution, highlighting Dreamers’ role in Cedar Rapids’ ranking as a top city for families and graduates.
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Community letters call for keeping Jones Golf Course open
Readers urge preserving Jones Golf Course and other city parks as year round gathering spaces for winter activities and wildlife viewing. They challenge budget cuts and push for creative uses rather than closing the course, highlighting Cedar Rapids attractions and potential events. Mary Kemen references gun violence and urges constituents to contact senators and representatives.
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Bloomberg View argues for policies to reduce mass shootings
The column urges a dispassionate policy debate to cut mass shootings, noting bans on fully automatic rifles and background checks. it cites domestic violence and broader background checks as factors lowering deaths, and calls for action beyond prayers.
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Opioid epidemic hits Linn County health officials' drive
Pramod Dwivedi Linn County Public Health director Jim Levett Cedar Rapids Healthcare Alliance president Wayne Jerman Cedar Rapids police chief Barbara Gay Area Substance Abuse Council executive director discuss opioid overdoses in Linn County. They note 118 deaths 2008 2015 27 deaths in 2016 and 78 ER visits in 2015. They urge surveillance data rapid response naloxone treatment and lower drug costs.
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