Cedar Rapids area projects push forward on funding and growth
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a 1.3 million loan to NewBo City Market as part of a plan backed by a strong board with 1.7 million raised for a year round market. Vision Iowa weighs a grant and local funds. North Liberty and Coralville settle a five year dispute over 5350 acres paving future annexations. A GPS system tracks city vehicles to cut private property damage and improve street crew efficiency.
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State Vision Iowa
Aftereffects of July storm hit Iowa farming and storage
The July 11 windstorm devastated storage bins in Dysart Clut ter and Vinton areas, hurting area farm economy as harvest nears. A 620 alcohol impaired episode rate per 1000 adults places Iowa mid among Midwest states. Linn County rejects redistricting map citing Cedar Rapids split into three districts.
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Midwest
Linn County
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Commission
Tea Party or Flea Party contrasted in crude terms
The piece contrasts Tea Party and Occupy movements with sweeping judgments. It portrays Tea Party as conservative and constructive while labeling Occupy as hostile and anti capitalism and describes behavior and motives in partisan terms.
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Diana Bredenberg
Cedar Rapids
Vernon Seen As Best Choice For Cedar Rapids District 2 Council
Charles R. Crawley notes Cedar Rapids voters face a clear choice in November. Incumbent Monica Vernon is praised for experience and flood protection focus. The letter contrasts Vernon with two opponents who are deemed less prepared to protect Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.
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Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Charles R. Crawley
Vote Poe for Ann Poe for At Large City Council
A letter praising Ann Poe's community work and council attendance argues for voting for her to represent the at large seat. It includes remarks on her flood recovery efforts and local roots, urging support in the November election. The piece also contains a critical note about a road surface issue on First Avenue and a political attack on the Democratic National Committee and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
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Democratic National Committee
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
America
Roger W. Smith
Waterloo
The Diminishing Returns of Reasonableness in US Iran Policy
A columnist argues that the Obama administration prefers legalistic and diplomatic responses to Iran and questions why force is sidelined. He notes past actions by Bush and Obama, cites Iran’s provocations, and suggests using credible force could deter Iran by raising the fear of escalation.
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Middle East
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Eliminate Known Causes to Prevent Breast Cancer
Activist critique urges focusing on upstream environmental causes of cancer rather than only awareness and treatment. Noting chemicals linked to breast cancer, the piece cites a 2007 ACS study and calls for safer pest management and policy action including the Safer Act of 2011. Christine Carpenter of Cedar Rapids shares her advocacy work in Iowa.
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Illinois
American Cancer Society
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Breast Cancer Fund
Breastcancerfund.org
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Tom Harkin
Christine Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Breast Cancer Advocacy Network
Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition
Cedar Falls
Iowa
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