Cedar Rapids District 3 candidates discuss housing and crime
Three candidates Keith Rippy Dale Todd and Justin Wasson vie for Cedar Rapids City Council District 3 seat Nov 7. They outline plans on improving neighborhood quality of life through affordable housing public safety and coordinated action with code enforcement and departments. Rippy emphasizes community policing and shared accountability to curb blighted areas while Todd highlights core neighborhood renewal and civic involvement.
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District 5 and District 3 races shape up this week
District 5 preview frames Friday and Saturday as candidates discuss crime housing and opioid plans. Todd emphasizes tackling nuisance properties and early policy to curb addiction while noting lag behind coasts. Wasson prioritizes street repairs over beautification and calls for zoning reform to attract investment.
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Meet Your Candidates for Cedar Rapids District 3
Cedar Rapids voters on November 7 choose among Keith Rippy Dale Todd and Justin Wasson for City Council. Each outlines runs on flood recovery infrastructure neighborhood focus and housing policy with emphasis on flood protection funding and urban revitalization.
Pearson challenges Iowa bid decision on new tests
Pearson petitions to stay the 31 million contract awarded to American Institutes of Research for Iowa's new statewide assessments. The Cedar Rapids Des Moines based company alleges bias and urges reevaluation or a new open RFP. The state plans to replace Iowa Assessments with 2018 19 tests in English math and science.
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