Iowa court to decide same sex marriage legality in future ruling
The Polk County district judge ruled Iowa's ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional, suspending the decision for appeal. Court records show 21 licenses issued but likely invalid. confusion remains as the Iowa Supreme Court may settle the issue, with nationwide attention and potential amendments debated.
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Cedar Rapids
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Massachusetts
GazetteOnline
Virginia Tech officials face scrutiny over campus shooting response
The April 16 campus massacre that killed 33 people raises questions about timely actions by university leaders. Critics urge accountability while supporters caution against premature conclusions.
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Virginia Tech
Golf course revenue ideas spark Cedar Rapids debate
Community input questions city plans to sell Twin Pines land to raise funds for a new clubhouse and golf operations. Residents challenge timing and demand focus on maintaining parks and preserving green spaces rather than land sales. Francis King and Rich Smith voice concerns about public process and local impact.
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Cedar Rapids
Caren Wasta
Rich Smith
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Waterloo
Twin Pines
Francis King
Park land sale plan faces scrutiny by a six member task force
The city forms a six member task force to study selling up to 50 acres of park land. Three members are experienced golfers. A developer claims proceeds would fund a bigger city golf course. Residents question the process and call it a done deal.
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Public sale plan for Cedar Rapids golf facilities proposal
A letter advocates Cedar Rapids buying one of two 18 hole country clubs, keeping them public while selling Twin Pines to fund the purchase. Revenue bonds would cover any shortfall and avoid tax impacts. The author cites Des Moines Golf and Country Club as precedent and argues against selling Twin Pines for upscale retail.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Twin
Chaos in Iraq Returns as U.S. Plans Exit
President Bush and aides warn that chaos would follow if the United States withdraws from Iraq now. The passage notes that chaos would stem from the initial invasion, not the withdrawal, and questions the certainty of the claim.
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Bush
Iraq
Trees Worth Cleanup Costs for Cedar Rapids Residents
Thomas Lackner argues that urban trees deliver broad public benefits and that residents should share the cost of leaf removal. He cites cooling, air quality, carbon sequestration, storm runoff reduction, and property value boosts to insist the city should fund leaf cleanup through a shared levy rather than placing the burden on individual homeowners.
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Cedar Rapids
Pat Shey
Coin Ho
American Forestry Association
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Susan Wachter
Grace Wong
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of Business
Shey
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