Tax increment financing, if used properly, is a tool to improve infrastructure to help communities grow. However, in Johnson County, …
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Tax increment financing, if used properly, is a tool to improve infrastructure to help communities grow. However, in Johnson County, …
I was born and raised on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids across from the Czech National Cemetery. I still …
After reading Steve Gravelle’s Jan. 28 article, “No immediate savings in MHDD reform, warns director of DHS,” I say the …
It’s becoming clearer why folks from other states make fun of Iowans. Bills in the Iowa Legislature to make traffic …
The Iowa Legislature is trying to sell out the people to corporate interest again. The nuclear energy bill asks three …
Regarding Maureen Kern’s Jan. 28 letter: “Judge girl athletes on their play, not anthem”: I don’t know the circumstances to …
President Barack Obama recently completed his “tax the rich until there are rich no more” campaign tour. His theme: It’s …
There should be enough evidence now to inform our governor, State Department of Education director and Legislature that it may …
I was stunned to see almost a full page in the Jan. 30 Gazette devoted to the arguments of the …
There has been no “winner” in our war in Iraq. There would be no winners in any war with Iran. …
Several weeks ago, a letter regarding the casino issue for Cedar Rapids or the Linn County area was published. Nothing …
On Jan. 27, KCRG-TV9 news reports contained stories about animal cruelty following the rescue of nearly 100 dogs from a …
I cannot understand our city leaders not wanting to help Penford to expand. This business has been in Cedar Rapids …
Imagine if Congress mandated that people must buy a house or a new car. Would it make those things affordable? …
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