Cedar Rapids election nears runoffs for council seats
In a field of 38 candidates the council will gain at least two women and a mix of Republicans and Democrats with labor and management. Eight remaining candidates face runoffs on December 6 and voters are urged to compare priority plans and proposed solutions for complex city issues. The council elect will shape policy with the current City Council ahead of a new interim manager and eventual overdrive government.
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Cedar Rapids
Affording college in Iowa amid budget tinkering concerns
The Gazette argues a $10 billion cut to student loan subsidies may raise loan interest for students, while Iowa faces high community college tuition. Despite rising enrollments, access remains a concern as budgets shift away from taxpayers, threatening state education goals and talent retention.
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Congress
College Board
Iowa
Residents fear compost facility will ruin rural life
Kurt Rogahn of Cedar Rapids argues against a proposed Johnson County compost site, warning of persistent odors and air quality decline. He cites Odby Eddyville ChamnessTech operations and laments impacts on schools, recreation, travel, and wildlife.
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Johnson County
Eddyville
Chamness Technologies
Swisher
Fairfax
Walford
Cedar Rapids
Maureen Mark Fairfax
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Board of Adjustment
Terrorists in Iraq blamed for unrest not U S troops
A reader argues terrorists, not U S troops, are the real problem in Iraq. He cites Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy’s protests in Iowa and calls on Islamic leaders to condemn killers to bring peace, freedom, and a stable future for Iraqis while recalling Saddam Hussein’s oppressive era.
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Iraq
U.S
Ahmed Elkhaldy
Islamic Center
Cedar Rapids
Bush
Iowa City
United States
Saddam Hussein
Table of Faiths luncheon sparks interfaith hope in Kansas City
An inaugural Table of Faiths luncheon by the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council highlights ways to foster harmony among diverse religions. The piece stresses honest self understanding, long term lay and leader commitment, and realistic progress toward peaceful cohabitation beyond symbolic events.
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Ansas City
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Table of Faiths
Greater
Brad Hirschfield
National Jewish Center For Learning and Leadership
New York
Northern
Ireland
India
Iraq
United States
Lyndon Teed
U.S
Interfaith Council
Supervisors Reconsider Compost Facility Proposal On County Border
Community members urge Johnson County officials to revisit the proposed compost facility on the Linn Johnson border. They cite nearby Fairfax Swisher and Walford and emphasize clean air open windows thriving farmland and continued farming livelihoods.
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Johnson County
Linn- Johnson
Fairfax
Swisher
Walford
Cedar Rapids council eyed leaf pickup as top priority
Voters demand action on leaf pickup as candidates face a question about handling leaves. City plans to suspend service next year due to sewer clog concerns. One resident describes an enormous leaf pile blocking his front yard.
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Kurt Rogahn
Cedar Rapids
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