Cedar Rapids wins push for new central library
The Cedar Rapids City Council began land acquisition for a downtown library site bounded by Fifth and Sixth Avenues and First and Second Streets SE. The Metropolitan Cedar Rapids Library Foundation reports $581,215 in advance private commitments toward a $1 million goal, part of a $6.8 million gift from Hall Foundation to fund construction, furnishing, and equipment over 10 years. The plan relies on private funding plus land transfer by the city, with a goal to raise the remaining $420,000 and finalize the project.
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First and Second Streets
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Metropolitan Foundation
Friends of the Library
Margaret and Howard Hall
Metropolitan
Cedar Rapids Library Foundation
P.O. Box
Towa
APSA survey casts Reagan like Coolidge in New York
The Christian Science Monitor reports an APSA poll rating Reagan's eight months in office with a C- overall and a Coolidgean comparison. It shows 61 percent Democrats among respondents, 90 percent feel they know him fairly well, and contrasts Gallup personal approval with APSA judgments.
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American Political Science Association
New York City
Reagan
Congress
APSA
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Ronald Reagan
Gallup
William Ernest Hocking
Cal Coolidge
Stockman the sharp chisel for Reagan’s costly plan
Washington notes praise Stockman as the president’s precise tool to cut government. The piece argues Stockman’s focus, coherence, and tough stance on entitlements and payrolls push Reagan’s agenda, while critics see his rise as envy driven and unsettling to Congress. The column warns markets may fear inaction more than bold reform.
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Congress
David Stockman
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Pediatricians defend high health costs critique letter
A letter from pediatricians in Cedar Rapids disputes a UPI Gazette headline and NEJM summary, arguing pediatric care targets younger children with steady, preventive care and that drug costs are a small part of overall health spending. Also included are readers' complaints about Cox Cable service and a report on Memorial and Labor Day safety breaks with community support and donations.
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Cedar Rapids
UPI
LIPI
New England Journal of Medicine
Traffic signal concern at Seventh Street I-380 off ramp
A resident urges city and state authorities to improve signage at the Seventh Street I-380 off ramp intersection. Yield signs are poorly visible and often ignored by drivers, creating near misses and potential accidents. The writer cites multiple close encounters and requests a flashing light or other enhancements to prevent injuries.
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Seventh Street
Ellipses and Grammar in a Des Moines Front Page
A syndicated Des Moines front page highlights ellipsis use in quotes and common errors. It discusses missing words after was or were, improper pronouns, and the four periods rule for omissions at sentence ends.
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Des Moines
Gazette Editorial Letters Guidelines
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 400 words with editing as needed. Include writer name street address and signature. A nonpublished telephone number may help authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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