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Heard of the cognitive tax? This week, thanks to Cedar Rapids Public Transit, I’m feeling it. Cognitive tax is a …
Only a few seats were filled on the Route 5S bus Wednesday night when I boarded for the last trip …
Growing up in a town where the tallest structure was a grain elevator, it was a very big deal when …
Remember yesterday when I warned that today’s transit blog installment might arrive a little late? Even I didn’t expect it …
If you want to ride in Cedar Rapids, you can’t escape the hub. My not-so-stellar Monday kept true to form …
The old axiom proved true again. You can lead a Legislature to serious water-quality issues, but you can’t make them …
This Monday morning lived up to its bad reputation. And, no, it wasn’t completely the fault of Cedar Rapids’ public …
It should come down the basic economic principle of supply and demand. People are simply no longer playing golf at …
Here’s an idea. Why don’t we outsource our legislative branch to Minnesota? I can’t take full credit. I was inspired …
Last week I announced a public transit experiment, and asked readers for their advice and suggestions. They didn’t disappoint. With …
It seems like a good time to check in on the race for the Democratic nomination in your 1st Congressional …
Sometimes, sadly, pretty pictures and profitability don’t mix. Case in point, the park that was supposed to go at the …
Just when a prolonged and extreme political season seemed to signal an end of civility, an unassuming man in the …
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