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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 2009
Page
4
The Eye 380 Committee finished its first roadside bed along I 380 and Boyson Road in Cedar Rapids and is seeking local sponsors to maintain it. The group hopes to gauge community interest for similar beautification along the interstate, viewing it as a low-cost, participatory way to improve the corridor.
Eye 380 volunteers plan decorative roadside plantings funded by a $37 000 Iowa DOT grant. Hiawatha Parks and Recreation director Angie Cole says the project improves life for locals and visitors while remaining tax friendly. Local sponsors may maintain beds at an estimated annual cost of 750 to 1000 dollars per site.
Columnsist recounts Joe Wilson shouting You lie to Barack Obama during a joint session. The incident triggers discussions on political civility, heckling norms, and Wilsons public image while noting his apologies and rapid exit from the chamber.
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes Senator Grassley for fear mongering on health care reform and ties campaign money to political stances. The writer warns of rising insurance premiums and preexisting conditions, urges federal health coverage as an option, and calls for truthful answers from lawmakers. The letter also condemns Afghanistan and immigration policies while urging protection of borders and servicemembers.
Iowa congressmen are urged to discuss health care costs. The call highlights tort reform, malpractice insurance, and direct consumer access to pharmaceuticals as key topics missing from discussions.
Letters to The Gazette challenge publishing a wounded Lance Cpl Joshua Bernard photo while praising his sacrifice. Readers accuse insurers and political actors of manipulation, arguing war is brutal and public discourse should not be censored or exploited for agendas.
A longtime teacher endorses President Barack Obama’s call for individual responsibility and hard work. The writer reflects on teaching from seventh grade to college and agrees the speech’s message was fitting for students.
Joe Isyk of Marion voices concern over supposed closed sessions with foreign representatives on U S soil. He argues gun ownership talks at the United Nations lack openness and warns of hidden plans.
Jennifer Hemmingsen looks back on 52 weeks of reporting in Iowa City Wellington Heights and surrounding areas The piece highlights efforts by Maz Baig Terry Bilsland Zuiko Redding Beth Koppes Chris Harrs Mia Rodolfo Sioson and others as well as tragedies including Seth Kehoe Ed Thomas and Officer Tim Davis It notes flood recovery budget strain and debates over adult protection and recession recovery as the column marks its first year and looks toward more hard work and ideas.
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