Cyberdefense burden shifts to private sector amid Snowden era
Editorial notes NSA chief Gen. Keith Alexander warns of vulnerable private networks pivotal to the economy. Congress failed to pass a cybercooperation bill, Snowden disclosures unsettle executives, pushing firms to harden defenses without government rescue.
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National Security Agency
U.S
Congress
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Alexander
the Post
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Local candidate touts flood insight and city renewal plans
Robin Kash a Cedar Rapids District 3 hopeful notes his 2007 to 2013 city council meeting recordings inform his bid. He highlights flood recovery focus, jobs, streets, neighborhoods, youth programs and funding ideas in a call for informed decision making.
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Robin Kash
Cedar Rapids
Kash
KCRG marks 60 years amid shifting Eastern Iowa news scene
Adam Carros notes KCRG TV9's 60 year arc from 1953 beginnings with 15 minute local news to a digital era. He highlights color, weather radar, a News Copter, KCRG com launched in 1995, and social media shaping two way news, with Pew data on declining TV viewership. He calls for stronger fact checking and empowered storytelling to remain a trusted local source.
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Denny Frary
Iowa
Second Avenue SE
Newscopter 9
Kcrg.com
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Cedar Rapids
Pew Research Center
Pew Research
Editorial guidelines for letters and contact details
The text lists rules for length and formatting of letters including a 250 word limit and contact information. It provides an email and a mailing address in Cedar Rapids Iowa with a telephone and a personal email, offering guidance for questions and submission methods.
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Republic
Editorial
Sourcemedia
Cedar Rapids
Jeff. Teckienburg
Sourcemedia.net
Local tax dispute circulates as mayoral race heats up
Cedar Rapids debate grows tense over the 1 cent local option sales tax approved in 2009. Greg Hughes claims jail for misused funds while Ron Corbett defends incumbency. Tax proceeds funded flood recovery, housing repairs, and public facilities including the library and animal control.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Hughes
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Hughes
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