Editorial warns of deep budget cuts and calls for a special Iowa session
The Gazette argues Gov Culver’s 10 percent across the board cuts threaten IRS public safety and core services. It urges a one week legislative special session this fall to set a targeted agenda to close a 415 million revenue gap, noting prior floods and reliance on federal funds. It questions staffing levels from 933 to 1,003 and stresses timely decision making by legislators.
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State Public Safety Commissioner
Iowa
Stronger hate crime statutes aid prevention
A discussion endorses stronger hate crime laws adding gender disability and sexual orientation to existing protections. It argues hate motivated violence endangers society and that penalties should reflect motive, citing Supreme Court precedent on sentencing and free speech limits. The piece praises Cedar Rapids leader Brian Fagan’s community leadership and calls for his continued role.
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Congress
Texas
Supreme Court
George Hewland
Cedar Rapids
Mayor Candidate Brian Fagan Opposes Broader Budget Cuts
A letter urges Cedar Rapids voters to elect Brian Fagan for mayor citing his public service on the Visual Arts Commission and Czech Village New Bohemia boards. It argues for bike friendly city plans and sustainable growth while warning against across the board budget cuts that would harm essential human services. The writer also comments on national politics surrounding President Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Visual Arts Commission
Czech Village
New Bohemia
Cedar Rapids
Brian Fagan
Wheel tax debate nags Cedar Rapids shoppers fallout
A Cedar Rapids council proposal for a nonresident wheel tax draws criticism. The letter argues the plan ignores 2008 flood volunteers and disaster recovery helpers and warns the public would boycott local spending across gas, groceries, dining, shopping, and events.
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Cedar Rapids
Accolades for Merely Intentions Critics Target Nobel Win
Dale Fitzgibbons critiques the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama, arguing the award rewards mere intentions. He claims political interference by the committee and envisions a broader Democratic seizing of power.
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America
Nobel Committee
Prince Gallant
Mount Rushmore
Washington
City of Hope and Change
Barack I
Dale Fitzgibbons
Cedar Rapids
Co location debate shapes Cedar Rapids post flood plans
Local officials debate moving city hall and school offices to a co located center after the Cedar River flood. Mayors and candidates weigh returning to May's Island versus remodeling existing buildings while a new public library looms as a recovery symbol.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Cedar River
May’s Island
Co-Location
Jerry McGrane
McGrane
Brian Fagan
Westdale
Econofoods
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