Frontier smasher startup excites UI researchers led by Onel
The world’s largest atom smasher began operation last Wednesday with a University of Iowa team of over 20 researchers designing a particle detector near the French Swiss border. Iowa State and about 40 other universities are involved, with 20 European nations organizing the effort and researchers from 80 nations.
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Yasar Onel
Iowa State University
Community organizers and Republican policy critique letters
A Cedar Rapids writer defends community organizers and links to labor history, while a Iowa City correspondent blasts Republican governance since 2006. A Tiffin reader questions government roles and stresses issues over personalities in the presidential contest.
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Saul Alinsky
John L. Lewis
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David Omelik
Cedar Rapids
James Conger
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Linn
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids flood plan options spark debate on bridges
Citizens weigh Cedar Rapids flood-control choices after officials presented several options on Thursday. A public vote drives interest in bridges and other protections amid ongoing flood concerns.
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Angel pays for repairs and warns of contractor overcharge
A flood victim thanks an anonymous helper for covering car service and transmission work after a Sept 3 visit at a Toyota service department. Barbara Sherman and Sandra Williams voice concerns about inflated boiler replacement quotes, urging fair bids and protection for flood victims.
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Sandra Williams
Cedar Rapids
Polehna's Meat Market to Close After Flood Damage
Owner of Polehna's Meat Market in Czech Village says the flood damage is irreparable and the shop will not reopen. The owner cites repair costs up to $300,000 and the loss of the brick, wood fired smokehouse that defined the business.
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Sykora Bakery
John Rocarek
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Mike Ferguson
Passing the Buck on Lack of Mercy
Harvard Law professor Carol S Steiker argues against mass incarceration, citing Marie LeFevres 1975 drug sentence and later escape. She warns that zero tolerance and three strikes erode mercy, urging revived mercy checks by police prosecutors juries courts and governors to avoid destroying families and wasting resources.
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Marie LeFevre
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