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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2006
Page
1
The Gazette notes a tight race for governor and a slate of close House and Senate battles in Iowa state politics. Analysts warn outcomes range from a Democratic majority to a GOP sweep, with pivotal districts shaping control of the Legislature.
Dozens of Amish neighbors gathered in Georgetown Pennsylvania to mourn Charles Carl Roberts IV a 32 year old milkman who killed five schoolgirls and wounded five others before his suicide burial took place near the one room schoolhouse he stormed Marie his wife and their three children attended the service beside the infant daughter’s pink heart shaped grave a haunting detail noted by mourners
Cedar Rapids residents describe Iowa City as fun with traffic issues and high costs while noting its cultural diversity and youthful energy. Some contrast Iowa City with Cedar Rapids, calling it the Athens of the Midwest and referencing a liberal perception amid a shift toward Democratic presence.
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids and Iowa City residents view each other favorably with shared growth in the 380 corridor. Mayor Kay Halloran and Wilburn discuss bike trails and travel as the piece cites a Corridor Perception Survey.
Readers share mixed views of Cedar Rapids with praise for work and comfort but common complaint about city smells. The survey notes varied opinions from Iowa City residents about the city, where one writer has called it home for 25 years.
The Corridor perceptions survey analyzes 516 adult interviews across the Cedar Rapids metro area including Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha Robins and the Iowa City metro area including Iowa City Coralville North Liberty. Sampling error is 4.3 percentage points.
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