Cedar Rapids Council Advances Flood Buyouts and Recovery Moves
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved the first flood buyouts of properties between the river and levees, covering about 246 homes 60 businesses and 12 industries. Buyouts are optional and funded by federal support. The decision aims to speed resident choices and flood recovery.
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World travel tested for presidential eligibility
Peter Guttman argues in favor of stricter constitutional requirements by linking foreign travel experience to presidential qualifications. He proposes amending Article II to demand candidates visit at least 20 countries with 48 hours abroad 4 years before inauguration, citing Palin's limited travel and urging global awareness for leaders.
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Letters praising Rogers and critiquing Obama’s faith
The letters extol Ben Rogers as thoughtful, community minded, and prepared for Linn County leadership, while another writer attacks Barack Obama over his stance on faith and abortion. The piece also notes October as Celiac Disease Awareness Month with education on celiac disease and its prevalence and symptoms.
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Ben Rogers
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Community survey on interviews for Cedar Rapids superintendent post
Readers weigh in on transparency with finalists in the Cedar Rapids school superintendent race. A follow up poll asks which candidate has most negative ads in the current presidential cycle.
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Voters Missing District 33 Debate As Potts Taylor Clash
Democratic Rep. Dick Taylor cites a full calendar while Republican challenger Kathy Potts had agreed to an Oct 27 forum with the League of Women Voters. Voters in the district won t see a same arena candidate debate.
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Untreated celiac disease symptoms and diagnostic delay
The text lists varied symptoms including fibromyalgia like pains headaches infertility miscarriages anemia skin rash and mood changes in adults and delayed growth failure to gain weight and short stature in children. It notes up to 40 percent have no symptoms and many patients spend about ten years before diagnosis.
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