Justice talks need openness in Cedar Rapids dialogue
The Gazette urges maximum public access as local officials law enforcement and civil rights groups pursue mediation on police and judicial reforms after the Jerime Mitchell shooting. A proposed secrecy clause alarms editors who call for transparency and media observation to keep authorities accountable.
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Iowa Justice Alliance
NAACP
Cedar Rapids
Lucas Jones
Jerime Mitchell
Justice Alliance
The
Gazette
Michaela Ramm
Sol
U.S. Justice Department
Community Letter From Veteran Protests and Patriotism
A Korean War veteran from Cedar Rapids expresses pride in the United States, the flag, and the national anthem. He condemns flag burning and kneeling during the anthem as disrespectful and urges peaceful protest alternatives.
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Charles Allen
Cedar Rapids
Smoke Free Cedar Rapids Casino Proposal Urges Shift
Bert Graham and Bob and Lois Buntz advocate for a smoke free Cedar Rapids casino while criticizing IARC for zoning seven surrounding towns Waterloo Tama Riverside Bettendorf Clinton Dubuque and Marquette. They argue a new local casino could recapture economic activity and demand more competitive offerings from nearby venues. The letter also endorses Brad Hart for mayor, praising his leadership, nonprofit work, and flood recovery service.
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Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Tama
Riverside
Bettendorf
Clinton
Dubuque
Marquette
Bert Graham Marion
Hart
Bob
Lois Buntz
Life at 30s back in college study pits and mosh pits
Katie Langrock recounts returning to campus as a thirty-something student. She faces an age gap with younger classmates while embracing persistence and purpose. She negotiates staying in class when risk of removal looms, insisting on learning despite the odds.
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Jared
Westdale bus shelter upgrade sparks transit improvement talk
Lyndalowa Waddington reviews Cedar Rapids Transit’s Westdale stop after a rough reconstruction, praising a new handicap accessible shelter with sidewalk access and a concrete pad. She contrasts with earlier muddy, seatless conditions and urges broader advocacy for street design that serves riders and the disabled.
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Cedar Rapids
Todd Dorman
Westdale Mall
Westdale
Marion
Lisa Rowe
Rowe
CR Transit
Lyndalowa
Lynda
Waddington
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