Cedar Rapids board drops Johnson School tower plan
The Cedar Rapids school board rejects a cellphone tower at Johnson School of the Arts after public opposition. Verizon would have paid $25,800 in the first year with 3 percent increases. the district should adopt a fact based policy on tower projects and safety concerns for future decisions.
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Kresge Memories and Obamacare Debate Split Cedar Rapids Readers
A reader recalls childhood treats at Kresge in Cedar Rapids and contrasts it with a heated Obamacare debate. The letter questions costs, rollout problems, and political blame while urging enrollment before March. It references Ted Cruz and Republican opposition, and closes with praise for a middle school performance.
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Common sense road rules clash as bikes share crowded streets
Froma Harrop argues the rise of all-traffic bike commuting creates anxiety and injuries as bikes and cars travel at different speeds. She cites night dangers in college neighborhoods, a one-way street crash, and urban bike lanes, urging separation from motorized traffic and stricter adherence to laws.
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Penny Nance and Tamara Scott Guest Column
Penny Nance and Tamara Scott co author a guest column offering perspectives on social policy and cultural issues. The piece presents concise arguments and reactions to current events, outlining viewpoints from their positions with emphasis on faith and public discourse.
Obamacare War on Women Persists in 2012 Election Debate
Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America and Tamara Scott of Iowa CWA argue that Obamacare intensifies the war on women by mandating contraception and abortion coverage, increasing premiums for younger Americans, and pressuring part time workers and seniors while challenging religious liberty.
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