Quotes of the Week Highlight Local Leaders and Community
A Cedar Rapids police veteran remembers Bud Byrne as well liked and learned from. Students from Roosevelt Middle School showcase robotics, while Meskwaki council member Donald Wanatee accepts a WWII code talker medal. Community volunteers aid tornado relief in Peoria, and Marion officials clash over mayor residency while Cedar Rapids gains ranking as a top retirement city.
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No building left behind in Iowa City school policy debate
In a Press-Citizen guest piece Jean Jordison argues the district must upgrade older schools alongside new ones and rejects plans to leave aging facilities on hold. The Hoover Elementary closure is criticized as inequitable and costly, with bonds and athletic relocations under discussion.
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GOP Drifts From Lincoln to Rand Cements Rand Republicans
Iowa City attorney James C. Larew argues the GOP is shifting from Lincoln era big public works to Ayn Rand libertarianism. He cites Ted Cruz and Paul Ryan as leaders, critiques efforts to shutdown the federal government, and notes anti passenger rail stance under Branstad.
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