Marion considers central corridor redevelopment with a roundabout
The Marion City Council weighs a major central corridor redevelopment that includes a roundabout at 15th Street. Opponents fear traffic diversion could hurt Seventh Avenue businesses while planners cite congestion relief and broader development goals along the downtown to 31st Street corridor. Supporters argue roundabouts reduce crashes and pollution with lower maintenance costs.
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Marion
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Sixth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Metro
31St Street
United States
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids area traffic upgrades push and civic notes
A reader urges a large Cedar Rapids sign on Edgewood Road to guide drivers to Highway 30 East and calls for more officers to enforce compliance. The letter also covers United Nations diplomacy, local civic praise for Vicki Heeren after Oak Hill Manor fire, praise for Prairie Marching Band, reflections on Cedar Rapids politics, and opinions on national policy figures.
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Cedar Rapids
Edgewood Road
Edgewood
Mike Schmitz
Fairfax
United Nations
al-Qaida
United States
Congress
Oak Hill Manor
Vicki Heeren
Vicki
Oakhill Manor
Pelosi’s big win amid mixed public views on health care
The piece analyzes Nancy Pelosi’s health care victory and her mixed reception. It argues she pushed a tough deal last minute, delivering passage despite low approval. It contrasts Pelosi with Feinstein and discusses sexism, public image, and Pelosi’s competence in a demanding role.
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Lyndon Johnson
Jimmy Carter
America
Andy Stern
White House
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi
Rasmussen Reports
Rasmussen
Silicon Valley
Sen
Dianne Feinstein
San Francisco
Feinstein
House of Representatives
Hawkeyes heroes to family despite defeat
In a guest column a family recalls meeting Iowa Hawkeyes players after a loss to Northwestern. Ricky Stanzi and teammates engaged warmly with young fans, autographs granted, and respectful conduct praised. The writer notes the players’ strength of character, teamwork, and inspiration to aspiring fans.
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Hawkeyes
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Coralville
Ricky Stanzi
Tony Moeaki
Jeff Tarpinian
Brett Morse
Ricky
Stanzil
Sports Illustrated
Dave
Washington Demons
Hawks
Moeaki
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