Cedar Rapids casino plan heads to state licensing panel
The Cedar Crossing Casino developers file a formal application with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The plan, centered on a mid size venue at City Lights Event Center with three local history tied restaurants and a large parking ramp, aims to expand entertainment beyond gambling while using tax revenue first twenty years to fund the ramp and skywalk. The commission will decide if Cedar Rapids or Greene County forms Iowa’s next casino, weighing broader industry impact.
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Cedar Rapids gun law letters prompt political shift
Readers debate gun control and politics in Cedar Rapids as a letter writer argues for voting Sara Barron for Iowa City school board. The piece questions weapon bans, cites FBI data, and urges informed civic engagement ahead of the September 10 election and immigration reform support.
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Chicago gun myths and the real murder facts
Chicago shows high homicide numbers but, when adjusted per 100000, ranks outside the top 20 deadliest cities. The piece argues crime is uneven across neighborhoods, reflecting income inequality and easy gun access, with Chicago as Obama’s hometown fueling political myths.
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Nonviolent path urged for Syria by Charlotte Joy Martin
Charlotte Joy Martin argues the United States should reject military strikes in Syria. She calls for diplomatic and humanitarian action, regional summit involvement, weapon-flow restrictions, ICC war crime investigations, and increased aid to refugees, warning against further killing.
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