Mount Vernon Road traffic fix urged after three-year study
Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Road between 10th Street and Highway 13 carries 8000 to 25000 vehicles daily and sees about 30 personal injury crashes yearly. A Shire-Hattery study recommends left turn lanes and realigning 19th Street, possibly buying homes and businesses, to ease morning speed and afternoon congestion. Residents resist some takings but public safety may prevail.
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Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Mount Vernon Road
10Th Street
Highway 13
East Post Road
19Th Street
Knollwood Drive
38Th Street
Shire-Hattery
Bever Avenue
Second Avenue
Ripken’s 2131st game sparks praise and death threats
Cal Ripken Jr. reached his 2131st consecutive game, tying the late Lou Gehrig’s record. Some critics attacked him for eclipsing the mark, but others celebrate his durability and workmanlike approach.
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Ripken
Baltimore Oriole
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Cal
Rain Delights Iowa City Area After Prolonged Drought
In East Central Iowa, Wednesday's morning showers followed by a heavy afternoon downpour topped the rain gauge at KCRG-TV with over an inch downtown while the airport logged half an inch. The late day rain reduced hazards but delayed errands and outdoor work, with a renewed downpour at 1 a.m. Thursday bringing foggy wet conditions and a fresh green wash ahead of autumn.
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Iowa
Kcrg-Tv
Let Art Live In You Theater As Counterbalance To Life
A guest column argues that art remains vital amid a fast changing information era. The piece urges embracing theater and the arts as living, emotional experiences that counter overload and help people cope with daily life. It preserves the value of live performance and its role in community well being.
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Atticus Finch
Macomb
Ala
Misused pronouns spark debate on language norms
A critic argues that pronoun misuse shows a failure of basic English. The piece cites Dennis Erickson and other figures, noting miscommunications and awkward phrasing in sports, business, and academia. The column laments widespread grammatical carelessness and urges clearer speech.
Iowa City Faces Growing Crowding Ahead
North Liberty Coralville area shows population surge outpacing town. Elementary schools reach capacity, necessitating a new school soon and anticipated spillover into City and West high schools. Building space is tight with limited options.
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Iowa City
North Liberty
Coralville
Regina
City
West
Re-elect Ron Olson to Cedar Rapids School Board
Cedar Rapids residents urge voters to reelect Ron Olson for another term on the school board. Olson, president, has six years of leadership, seeks input from parents students and staff, and emphasizes fiscal responsibility and diverse student needs.
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Ron Olson
Cedar Rapids
Ron
Upi
John
Alice Wasson
Mark Klopfenstein for Linn-Mar school board balance
Lumir Dostal Jr. of Marion endorses Mark Klopfenstein for Linn-Mar school board saying he is a hardworking, active leader. The endorsement highlights Mark’s space study committee involvement and belief in balanced representation from the east side of the district.
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Mark Klopfenstein
Linn-Mar
Mark
Viewers protest KCRG bid to cut Billy Graham for lottery
Cedar Rapids couple protest Channel 9 broadcast decision during a Billy Graham sermon. They allege the Iowa Lottery drawing at 6 30 p m was shown with Graham’s sound cut, impugning the station for prioritizing gambling over religion.
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Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Billy Graham
Iowa
KCRG
Gazette letter submission guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown accompany the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 3985846 email addresses listed for contact.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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