Recently, I viewed an ad on television promoting a plastic “automatic shooter” that fired 9 mm Nerf bullets. The ad …
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Recently, I viewed an ad on television promoting a plastic “automatic shooter” that fired 9 mm Nerf bullets. The ad …
Following the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., people asked the usual questions. Why did Adam Lanza do it? What was …
Finally visited the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids and was not impressed at all, as (at least this time …
The massacre of 20 school children and six staff in Newtown, Conn., along with the death of the killer’s mother …
Much will be made of Cedar Rapidian Denise Stapley winning the million-dollar prize on “Survivor: Philippines,” but the best part …
A casino in Linn County was a good idea in 2003 and still is in 2012. Every day, Linn County …
The horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have left me numb and filled with grief. The …
As the year comes to an end, so does an era of dedicated work, progress and leadership of Johnson County …
On Dec. 14, we ate supper at the Red Robin and some unknown benefactor paid for our supper. We wish …
Faculty Senate Officers recognize with pride the continuing positive strides of our university in engagement of our state’s citizens, student …
The Cedar Rapids City Council is trying to ruin this city. Discussing four-way stop signs downtown is dumber than blocking …
Regarding John Macatee’s Dec. 18 letter, “Ban on assault weapons needed”: I am floored how little knowledge there is on …
My condolences to the people involved in the Newtown, Conn., school murder. The City of Chicago is a prime example …
In the wake of Sandy Hook, gun control voices calling for bans on assault rifles and increased gun control are …
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