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15 years ago @ KCRG - Chandelier Move Sign o... · 0 replies · +3 points

The Museum is being raised ABOVE the flood level of 2008. They are putting parking under it.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Questions of trust, co... · 1 reply · +3 points

Competition is good..let the free market sort this out. With all due respect to Mr. Baird... what does he know about the medical business?

I say let PCI build a sky walk or tunnel if their concept is so good..

I think two businesses fighting for customers is a lot better ...

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Czech museum/library a... · 0 replies · +4 points

The new museum ( and the older part that is being moved) will be set up on a foundation ABOVE the 2008 flood levels. There will be all parking below.
Many,many tourists visited the museum before it flooded. Busloads of people on a regular basis.
If you want to build a 16 million dollar project that enhances the community in a similar way..I am sure you can get land or lease for a similar price.
I am glad they are rebuilding,investing in our community and building it in a way that future floods wont harm it.

15 years ago @ KCRG - Zins Celebrating Flood... · 0 replies · +4 points

It is a great story... despite other downtown restaurants failing,Zins has persevered.
You dont have to like their food,or like their location-- but one has to respect that fact that they rebuilt the place,are providing jobs for the community and many people enjoy the food and drink.
Free ad ?? Ok by me !!

Keep up the news storys on businesses like Zins KCRG-- and to the OP- dont click to read the story or take the time to comment if it is pointless to you!

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Missing walker found i... · 0 replies · +2 points

Pretty hard to judge him unless you walk a day in his shoes........

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Freedom Fest spectator... · 0 replies · +5 points

I wonder if the Chief will have a no alcohol policy for Uptown Friday Nights?

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Up to 3 percent pay in... · 0 replies · +4 points

Langston,Barron, and Houser have lost touch with reality.... difficult for dept heads to get budgets in on time? GET NEW DEPT HEADS!!

If I didnt get my budget turned in on time--I would be replaced. Many companies are having wage freezes to combat the reality of the economy.

Wish we could vote them out now!

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - District 1's Gulick fa... · 0 replies · +1 points

Pretty hard to support ANY of the current council. They all need to go back to their other part time jobs in my opinion.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Enforcing the code, bu... · 1 reply · +3 points

The Cedar Rapids Building and Zoning department are among the worst run in the City. Ask anyone who fixed up a flooded home or property. They put people through a lot more then necessary. Their attitudes are horrible and they dont try and work toward a solution. They just put up roadblocks and leave people on their own to figure things out.

Also ask local builders and developers-- they have similar sentiments. Hopefully our new mayor will have the guts to look into this and make changes. We all have rules/codes to live with-- but a user friendly department with better attitudes and the drive to try and make things work would go a long way!

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Linn County Supervisor... · 0 replies · +3 points

"No more feasibility studies on the taxpayer’s dime."

So one is ok, but two is excessive ?? hmm.. I think we have to vote these people out of office to send a clear message.

They only see things the way they want.

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