Cedar Rapids to repurpose Jones Golf Course for new recreation
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved moving forward with repurposing Jones Golf Course after years of floods and budget losses. Proposals include mini golf at Twin Pines, disc golf, pickleball courts, and winter sports, with wetlands and water quality benefits along Prairie Creek. Public input will shape plans while staff float ideas and seek revenue from nontraditional uses.
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Community letters urge mask use and civic duty in COVID era
A Coralville reader argues for mask wear citing WWII sacrifice and civic responsibility, urging service clubs and groups to promote masking. The letter also defends election results and calls on Grassley and Ernst to acknowledge Biden as president-elect to address rising COVID cases and care needs.
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November memories and hopeful tidings from Kurt Ullrich
The guest columnist reflects on a difficult November, political confusions over the Latino vote, eagles over clean rivers, and grocery struggles. He recalls his mother’s death before Thanksgiving, notes cat Luna’s window-views, and signs off with a cozy Thanksgiving scene and a plug for his book and safety.
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Love your local or it disappears in Cedar Rapids
Guest columnist Jim Miller urges support for local Czech Village New Bo and other neighborhood Main Street districts amid pandemic impacts. He notes NCSML attendance at about 38 percent and promotes online services, curbside pickup, and local shopping to sustain independent retailers, restaurants, and culture.
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