Cedar Bayou water park plan backed by Jim Voss
Jim Voss argues Cedar Bayou should build an indoor outdoor water park as a Blue Zone community upgrade. The project would include a learn to swim pool, therapy area, lap lanes, a mid range hotel, RV park, lazy river, and food court, plus a competition pool to host events and boost local revenues. He notes private investment avoids tax burden and supports regional growth and youth retention in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rap- A
Cedar Bayou
College
Iowa
Cedar Bayou Group
Readers urge timely tax bills and fair late-fee rules
A Linn County reader asks for partial tax relief when bills are late due to county staff delays and urges advance notice of tax amounts. Other letters discuss Fed policy, the 2009 bailout, and calls for subsidies for seniors facing investment income losses. The debate includes views on humane poultry euthanasia methods and USDA actions.
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Linn County
Rae Schaefer
Cedar Rapids
T.J. Myers
USDA
Veterinary Service
Paul Shapiro
Humane Society of the
U.S
Peggy Kubczak
Mount Vernon
Muslim chapel row at Wichita State sparks online fire
Mary Sanchez notes a campus chapel renovation at Wichita State University to host Muslim prayer drew criticism after an alumna protested on Facebook. The dispute widened with media amplification, though the university aims for an all faiths space reflecting its donor Grace Memorial Chapel gift and a broader inclusive mission.
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Wichita State University
Kansas
Wichita Eagle
Fox News
Todd Starnes
Wichita State
The
Grace Memorial Chapel
University
John Bardo
Grace
Clinical trials boost Iowa health and economy says Kay Weiler
Kay Weiler argues clinical trials are vital for Iowa health and economic growth. She notes collaboration among industry, health systems, and universities has expanded trials since 2004, supporting jobs and tax revenue while giving residents access to new medicines.
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U.S
Iowa
Battelle Technology Partnership Practice
Iowa Coalition of Clinical Researchers
Iowa Biotechnology Association
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of America
University of Iowa BioVentures Center
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Jim Voss
Federal Reserve
Barack Obama
Wall Street
Edith Raus
Manchester
John Clifford
K Anderson
Post Writers Group
G.com
Mary Sanchez
Tribune News Service
Msanchez
Kcstar.com
Kay Weiler
CompleWare Corporation
North Liberty
Thegazette
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