We supported the ballot measure last fall that would have authorized a 27-cent property tax levy to fund the city’s …
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We supported the ballot measure last fall that would have authorized a 27-cent property tax levy to fund the city’s …
Establishing and maintaining vibrant communities requires large doses of sunshine. This is especially true for institutions, such as public schools, …
This editorial is part of our 2016 editorial focus, Building blocks: Working together to make our communities great places to …
Many youth mentoring programs in Cedar Rapids are looking for mentors and volunteers. ACADEMY FOR SCHOLASTIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS ‘ …
Iowa’s public schools cannot afford and shouldn’t be asked to absorb new unfunded state mandates, especially when budgets are so …
This is part of our 2016 editorial focus, Building blocks: Working together to make our communities great places to live. …
Republicans in the Iowa House have unveiled their strategy for improving water quality in Iowa. There are aspects of the …
Twenty-three states have legalized marijuana for medical use despite being given no specific federal authority to do so. It’s time …
State lawmakers managed to bridge their usual partisan differences this week and send a welcome piece of legislation to Gov. …
At long last, Iowa lawmakers have reached and approved a bipartisan deal on funding Iowa’s public schools. ‘Reasonable” seems to …
When violence strikes, so does the itch to affix blame. Such was the case this week when the community was …
A recent attack ad against 8th Circuit Appellate Judge Jane Kelly is yet another new low in the unfolding Supreme …
The Iowa Utilities Board’s decision last week green-lighting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline marked the end of a long …
Today, tens of thousands of families, friends and neighbors will line the streets in downtown Cedar Rapids to participate in …
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