Cedar Rapids Art Museum earns praise for Grant Wood exhibit
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art earns high marks for accommodating visitors to the Grant Wood exhibit. The show runs through January 15 with "American Gothic" leaving this week and "Young Corn" returning from the Chicago Art Institute after December 5.
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Letters call curbs on corruption and political advertising
The writer argues for laws limiting political advertising and a five year ban on former officials serving in lobbying roles for groups that funded their campaigns. They urge restrictions to curb public trust abuses and align law enforcement with citizen support, referencing Cedar Rapids election coverage.
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Wal-Mart Employee Defends Company Against Criticism
A Wal-Mart employee of five and a half years respond to negative publicity and claims in a WalMartWatch.com ad. The letter asserts no gender discrimination, outlines access to medical coverage for full and part timers, and notes a hardware store closed before Wal-Mart arrived in town.
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District 3 seeks runoff without Wagner interference
Voters oppose Wade Wagner's write-in bid after he failed to gather enough votes in the at large election. Sherry Cherry and Jerry McGrane ran in district three and deserve a runoff without Wagner's involvement to reflect public discontent with the current government.
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War on Drugs Debate Reflects Policy Failures
Cedar Rapids reader Matthew Barkier argues the War on Drugs worsens crime and risk, cites rising cocaine price and lower purity, compares to Prohibition, and urges smarter approaches focused on health and safety rather than punitive measures. He calls for listening to smarter policy voices and shifting focus from abortion, sexuality, and foreign wars.
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American Gothic Exhibition Heads To Chicago Art Institute
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art hosts Grant Wood’s American Gothic through Sunday before returning the work to Chicago. The show includes 165 other notable pieces and appeals to art lovers in the region.
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Congress Must Act To Strengthen Pension Rules
Elaine L. Chao John W. Snow and Carlos M. Gutierrez urge Congress to pass comprehensive pension reform to fix underfunding ensure transparent plan liabilities update premiums and prevent a bailout of the pension insurance program. The authors warn current bills weaken funding rules and risk workers benefits and taxpayer costs.
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