en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/640688 Comments by CR2ICnBack http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/09/03/sex-offender-laws-too-tough-for-lesser-offenses-professor-says#IDComment96805288 Found guilty of kissing a minor that is under your care because of behavioral issues and then you follow-up with e-mails wanting a romantic relationship. I don't think being put on the list is too harsh. She has proven that she can not be a responsible adult around children. She was the adult, she knew it was wrong. She should have pushed him away before the kiss happened and certainly should have kept the fingers off the keyboard and should have never sent e-mails asking for more. Would you feel the same way if it was a male counselor kissing a female minor? Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:01:40 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/09/03/sex-offender-laws-too-tough-for-lesser-offenses-professor-says#IDComment96805288 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/25/highway-30-near-newhall-closed-after-crash#IDComment95173805 My prayers go out to the families and the friends of those killed in this accident. Thank you to the truck driver that stopped to help. He is in my prayers also as he will have to relive what he saw this morning for a long time. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:16:03 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/25/highway-30-near-newhall-closed-after-crash#IDComment95173805 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/28/registered-sex-offender-working-at-carnival-arrested#IDComment89360859 Fayette County Sheriff shoudl be recognized for such great work. Now, what about those that own that carnival that was in town - they should be fined for not doing a background check on their employees. Makes you wonder if others that worked for that fair were also sex offenders from another state. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:45:17 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/28/registered-sex-offender-working-at-carnival-arrested#IDComment89360859 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/20/lisa-huntington-marion-restaurant-owners-wife-dies-at-43#IDComment69066974 "We're put on this earth no to see through each other but to see each other through." My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:20:59 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/20/lisa-huntington-marion-restaurant-owners-wife-dies-at-43#IDComment69066974 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/04/16/deck-back-of-cedar-rapids-home-damaged-in-early-morning-fire#IDComment68409480 This tells us for the guidelines for fires within the city limits. Are these the same rules for burning in the county? Those of us on Blairs Ferry road were told we couldn't open burn anymore because we were within a mile of the city limits so I assume that these "fire pits" in the city can be used out in the country too. With that said, I don't think that anyone should ever have a fire unless they have an adequate water supply within arms reach and the fire should be attended the entire time. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:39:05 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/04/16/deck-back-of-cedar-rapids-home-damaged-in-early-morning-fire#IDComment68409480 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/15/giant-fireball-lights-up-the-night-sky#IDComment68218276 I live on the north side of Cedar Rapids and first saw a flash of light out of the corner of my eye. I looked out the front door and couldn't believe it. I thought it was a plane on fire coming down at first. It was an amazing thing to see and even better now that I know that it was a natural even and not a plane on fire. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:54:04 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/15/giant-fireball-lights-up-the-night-sky#IDComment68218276 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/12/ui-professor-helps-develop-new-guidelines-on-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-and-driving#IDComment67480971 I am not sure I like the fact that a sign is collisions or driving violations. I hope to be able to have an indication it is time to ask for the car keys from my parent before either of those things happen. I hope the doctor can see signs that stress a red flag so things can be adjusted before the accident occurs. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:30:01 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/12/ui-professor-helps-develop-new-guidelines-on-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-and-driving#IDComment67480971 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/12/all-wrapped-up-iowa-girl-makes-prom-dress-from-gum-wrappers#IDComment67437596 Beautiful dress and vest. With the drive to start saving the wrappers since last August and finishing the project -- those are two skills that will take you a long way in the business world. Keep up the good work and always keep that "can do" attitude! Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:52:38 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/12/all-wrapped-up-iowa-girl-makes-prom-dress-from-gum-wrappers#IDComment67437596 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/01/12/stowaway-cat-hitches-80-mile-ride-with-tipton-family#IDComment51878253 What a beautiful cat. I know that if I had her in my arms it would be hard to let her go. I hope they find the rightful owner - someone has to be missing this beauty. You can tell by the video that she doesn't mind being held, she seems to like being around people, she would be an easy cat to fall in love with. Too bad the owner didn't put a microchip in the neck so it would be easier to return. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:32:12 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/01/12/stowaway-cat-hitches-80-mile-ride-with-tipton-family#IDComment51878253 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/education/2010/01/04/portion-of-ceilin-collapses-at-anamosa-school#IDComment50386256 This teacher should get the golden apple award. Imagine if those lights and the ceiling tiles had fallen on the students. High five to the teacher and another to the students who moved as told. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 22:08:27 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/education/2010/01/04/portion-of-ceilin-collapses-at-anamosa-school#IDComment50386256 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/12/17/health-worries-high-sinclair-fire-smoke-still-spreading-over-cedar-rapids#IDComment47672230 The city can let this burn right in the heart of it all but I can't burn a few sticks or leaves in my back yard because I live within a 1.5 miles outside of the city limits. Hmmm, rules don't apply to all I guess. They need to put this out because it is terrible just driving on I-380 to go through town. This really can't be good for people that live near there or those that work downtown. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:23:55 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/12/17/health-worries-high-sinclair-fire-smoke-still-spreading-over-cedar-rapids#IDComment47672230 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/12/04/donation-intended-to-continue-ponsetis-clubfoot-work-at-iowa#IDComment45824125 Bob and Molly Whitmore--Thank You! Just think of all of the smiles that will be created with this generous donation. Smiles for both children and parents. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:06:25 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/12/04/donation-intended-to-continue-ponsetis-clubfoot-work-at-iowa#IDComment45824125 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/30/cedar-rapids-christmas-tree-by-the-tree#IDComment45308488 Ok, you got me on the 55... that is the speed limit but nobody ever does it on the bridge that passes the "tree". Once traffic on the bridge did slow down to 60 though!! Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:51:13 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/30/cedar-rapids-christmas-tree-by-the-tree#IDComment45308488 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/30/cedar-rapids-christmas-tree-by-the-tree#IDComment45292668 Really? In this economy where we have city workers being laid off, the budget is not in good shape, yet we have enough money to pay to have a tree put up and lit for those passing by at 55 mph on I-380 can see it. We need to take a serious look at how money is spent. Sure, the Holiday decorations are pretty and if CR Citizen wants to have lights in his yard and he's paying the electric bill that is fine. When the lights are being paid by my tax dollars and you continue to want more of my money by raising taxes then we need to re-think how important this electric bill is to the entire city. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:25:40 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/30/cedar-rapids-christmas-tree-by-the-tree#IDComment45292668 http://gazetteonline.com/sports/featured-sports/2009/11/30/should-tiger-woods-say-more-about-his-crash#IDComment45292076 Why should this be news to everyone? Can you imagine what it would be like if every accident that happens just within the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area came with a back ground story on the people that were involved and what was going on in their lives just prior to the accident? Just because he is a "celebrity" doesn't mean that everything that happens in his life is our business. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:20:02 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/sports/featured-sports/2009/11/30/should-tiger-woods-say-more-about-his-crash#IDComment45292076 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/18/iowa-city-boy-honors-father%e2%80%99s-memory-with-book#IDComment43946407 Logan... You Rock!! Enjoy your sports, go out there and have fun each and every day. The more smiles we have on this earth the better it is for everyone. I have a feeling that you are going to continue to bring great joy to your family and friends. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for sharing your story. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:25 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/18/iowa-city-boy-honors-father%e2%80%99s-memory-with-book#IDComment43946407 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/70221412.html#IDComment43472786 The Botanical Center and the Zoo... who came up with that plan? What about the science center -- let's get rid of anything that might have some sort of an educational value for the area children. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:22:51 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/70221412.html#IDComment43472786 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/10/crane-falls-at-federal-courthouse-construction-site#IDComment42708916 I am so glad that nobody was injured. Chances are there were some folks that needed to change their shorts when this happened though!! Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:47 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/10/crane-falls-at-federal-courthouse-construction-site#IDComment42708916 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/11/02/should-linn-county-pick-up-leaves-in-burn-ban-buffer#IDComment41751765 I am all for a 2-3 period of time where those of us just outside the city limits could burn our leaves and all of those sticks that fall from the trees in the fall. Narrow it down to specific dates, at least consider the option. I have neighbors that, although there is a ban, continue to burn out of spite. I won't break the rules. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:17:56 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/11/02/should-linn-county-pick-up-leaves-in-burn-ban-buffer#IDComment41751765 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/03/cedar-rapids-keep-leaves-out-of-the-streets#IDComment41747681 For all of those that have the leaf pick-up service please recognize what a great service it is and all you need to do is to follow the rules. Those of us that live just outside of the city limits do not get this service plus we've been banned from burning our leaves as we've done in the past. Take the time to find out the rules before you use the service, follow the rules, and be glad it is available to you. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:08:27 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/03/cedar-rapids-keep-leaves-out-of-the-streets#IDComment41747681