Nepotism Debate Roils Cedar Rapids Police Department
The Cedar Rapids debate centers on Police Chief Gary Hinzman and his wife Linda a longtime department secretary who could seek the accountant post with a raise. City Hall officials dismiss the issue but critics warn nepotism harms morale and urge a city-wide policy preventing relatives from supervising, hiring or promoting relatives. Chief Hinzman may face a discrimination suit if denied the job.
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Gary Hinzman
Linda Hinzman
Cedar Rapids
City Hall
Public Safety
Floyd Bergen
Don Canney
Hinzman
Wright uses House influence for lucrative deals
The speaker of the House earns about 55 percent royalties on his book Reflections of a Public Man, far above industry norms, plus $265,000 in publisher business linked to his re election. He also profits from real estate with Fort Worth partner George A Mallick and has steered billions in appropriations to stockyards redevelopment. He allegedly pressed regulators to aid an S and L linked to a yacht used for party fundraisers, prompting calls for a standards investigation.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Wright
Carlos Moore
Moore
IM Wright
Speaker
Fort Worth
George A. Mallick
Mallick
Savings and Loan Association
Vernon
Texas
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
House Committee On Standards
Letter urges Schlie for Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner
A reader urges John Schlie as the next Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner criticizing the current department and praising Schlie for courage. The letter accuses The Gazette of bias and endorses Juan Cortez for mayor, urging voters to consider candidate integrity before casting ballots.
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John Schlie
Cedar Rapids voters urged to support current city government
On election day Cedar Rapids residents urged preserving the quality of city government led by Mayor Donald Canney and four commissioners. They noted a decade of Czech Village revitalization, support for the Czech Museum, and resilience after the 16th Avenue Bridge closure, praising the council’s economic focus and tax efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Donald Canney
Cedar Rapidians
Don Canney
16Th Avenue Bridge
Czech Village Association
Fine leadership praised for Cedar Rapids growth under Don Canney
Craig Gilliatt endorses mayor Don Canney citing the Five Seasons Center Ground Transportation Center new art museum skywalk system fire stations library and Science Station among projects of his administration. He states Cedar Rapids is wonderful and pledges support with his vote.
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Don Canney
Five Seasons Center
Canney
Cedar Rapids
Craig Gilliatt
32Nd St
Change in Cedar Rapids Hopeful With Joe Rinas Mayoral Bid
A reader urges new City Hall leadership in Cedar Rapids citing neglect of local jobs at Farmstead Foods and IBP grants in Manchester. The letter argues the mayor should focus on existing industry and population decline, endorsing Joe Rinas for stronger state and county government experience.
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Cedar Rapids
IBP
Manchester
Joe Rinas
Rinas
Leadership praise for Cedar Rapids projects and Mayor Canney
A letter praises city leadership and private partnership for Cedar Rapids landmarks including the Cedar Rapids Public Library Science Station Ground Transportation Center and Five Seasons Center. The author endorses Mayor Don Canney, stating his vision turned the projects into reality and expressing support with a vote.
Rinas Campaign Promotes Change for Cedar Rapids Mayor
A Cedar Rapids mayoral campaign highlights Joe Rinas as the candidate to lead with a fresh direction. He emphasizes private sector ties and city improvements while criticizing projected lines of spending and planning failures, urging voters to back him on October 6.
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Joe Rinas
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
Farmstead
IBP
Manchester
6Th Avenue
Praise for mayor Canney stirs Cedar Rapids re election push
Perah E. Read Iowa County supervisor writes on behalf of Cedar Rapids voters praising Mayor Canney. She notes his programs for economic growth and job creation while contrasting his activity with his opponent's absence. She urges voters to support another term.
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Canney
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Perah E. Read
Victor
Eastern Iowa Thoughts: Readers Share Views
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowa readers invite thoughtful comment on wide ranging topics. The views belong to the writers and reflect personal perspectives rather than official positions.
Expanding on American generosity
The author argues Americans show generosity in individual acts yet welfare programs fail to reduce poverty. He cites the Detroit crash survivor receiving gifts and a “cornfield family” case, noting oversimplified aid and cycles of dependence. He urges focusing help, rethinking welfare, and promoting self reliance through targeted compassion.
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Detroit
Cornfield
Mother Theresa
Congress
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David Johnson
Ron Johnson
Bob Jaeger
The
Washington Post
Newsweek Magazine
Democratic Congressional Pac
Casey PI
the Gazette
Des Moines
Gazette
Juan Cortez
W.H. Beshears
16Th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Vison
Lester Sammons
West Post Rd
Dan Langfield
Linn County Medical Society
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