en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/618479 Comments by CRFloodSurvivor http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/24/iowas-2008-floods-were-stimulus-report-says#IDComment94997675 Might just be me, but I would say that most flood victims do not feel "stimulated". Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:37:32 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/24/iowas-2008-floods-were-stimulus-report-says#IDComment94997675 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/13/meetings-set-for-august-on-cedar-rapids-medical-mall-proposal#IDComment86632906 I am confused that someone would "thumbs down" this post. This person is just looking for ease for his family. I support this plan myself. I think that the second avenue issue should be put to a vote. The medical district could use sky walks instead of closing streets. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:11:25 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/13/meetings-set-for-august-on-cedar-rapids-medical-mall-proposal#IDComment86632906 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/06/30/committee-at-odds-over-councils-use-of-flood-tax-funds#IDComment83478537 I feel that if the moeny is not used for the buyouts then it should go to flood protection. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:28:24 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/06/30/committee-at-odds-over-councils-use-of-flood-tax-funds#IDComment83478537 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/06/24/city-to-reimburse-flood-victims-for-personal-possessions#IDComment82186149 We were told by the government that we did not need flood insurance. Every last dime I have had in the last two years has gone into recovering from the flood. I have spent over 120,000 (80,000 of my own) dollars on repairing my home and now it is only worth 40,000. If I had flood insurance, I would not have rebuilt. I would have paid my house off and let it go. But I could not, I have a mortgage. If my family qualifies for this money, I plan on putting a new roof on my house. I doubt that we will due to Duplication of Benefits. Again, which i am fine with as well. I wish some LOST money would go into flood protection. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:16:18 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/06/24/city-to-reimburse-flood-victims-for-personal-possessions#IDComment82186149 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/06/22/public-should-have-been-involved-in-manager-hire#IDComment81692460 I am with you on this one Todd. There should have been at least a Q&A session or two. Something to make the public feel a little more comfortable especially when we just went through years of back room dealing. I do like the hire though. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:21:07 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/06/22/public-should-have-been-involved-in-manager-hire#IDComment81692460 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/05/17/police-called-to-cedar-rapids-convenience-store#IDComment75865565 He has a lengthy record of Domestic abuse, drunk driving and assault Mon, 17 May 2010 19:51:55 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/05/17/police-called-to-cedar-rapids-convenience-store#IDComment75865565 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/05/05/man-serving-life-for-two-murders-wants-new-trial#IDComment73352950 If this guy didn't get caught, the body count would be way higher. Thu, 6 May 2010 13:47:44 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/05/05/man-serving-life-for-two-murders-wants-new-trial#IDComment73352950 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/05/03/search-continues-for-new-cedar-rapids-city-manager#IDComment72380065 The form of governmet that we have ad the city charter require we have a city manager. It is not something that we can say we do not want anymore at least not without voting on it. Tue, 4 May 2010 12:44:28 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/05/03/search-continues-for-new-cedar-rapids-city-manager#IDComment72380065 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/92365704.html#IDComment71337021 See, if they were not flooded, they don't get it. This has nothing to do with race, or wealth or what the property looked like before the flood. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:28:21 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/92365704.html#IDComment71337021 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/28/white-crosses-were-meant-to-make-people-think-about-demolitions#IDComment71332379 How about a Time Check Neighborhood Garden? Maybe with a plaque detailing our great history. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:54:31 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/28/white-crosses-were-meant-to-make-people-think-about-demolitions#IDComment71332379 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/28/white-crosses-were-meant-to-make-people-think-about-demolitions#IDComment71304717 You know, I was supportive of your statement until you became beligerant. Yes, we lost "stuff". That "stuff" was a symbol for the past hundred years or more. The history of our families. It is a great loss. Howvere, there could be a better way that the people of Time Check could memorialize the losses we have suffered. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:19:03 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/28/white-crosses-were-meant-to-make-people-think-about-demolitions#IDComment71304717 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/04/20/folded-%e2%80%98like-a-deck-of-cards%e2%80%99#IDComment69002673 The Hostas are very hard to kill. Mine survived as well as my tulips daffodils and other bulbs. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:39:29 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/04/20/folded-%e2%80%98like-a-deck-of-cards%e2%80%99#IDComment69002673 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/15/commission-votes-to-save-sinclair-smokestack#IDComment68370465 Funny you should mention the yardy guard. You know I was out working in the yard the other day and had to use my yardy. Guess what, no injuries!!!! Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:14:06 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/15/commission-votes-to-save-sinclair-smokestack#IDComment68370465 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/13/beckers-rely-on-faith-and-hope-that-mark-is-finally-getting-help#IDComment67975645 This is very tragic. I hope that both families heal to the best of their abilities. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:40:19 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/13/beckers-rely-on-faith-and-hope-that-mark-is-finally-getting-help#IDComment67975645 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67744338 I have met with Prossser as well. Although he was professional, I was unimpressed with him. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:34:49 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67744338 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67743457 As a flood victim, I think that I did walk at least an inch in his shoes. I dealt with FEMA and other government agencies. I even met with Jim Prosser and I was unimpressed. Mr Prossser and his cronie Tom even escorted me out of a town meeting when my views did not coincide with theirs at the time. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:32:59 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67743457 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67740947 Corbett campaigned for this change in government back when he was with the Chamber of Commerce. I do not think that he is trying to change government back to what it was. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:27:20 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67740947 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/new-cedar-rapids-fire-chief-named#IDComment67729491 Prosser was given that only if he agreed to resign since the council did not have the votes to get rid of him. He was forced to resign and it was about time he left. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:52:48 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/new-cedar-rapids-fire-chief-named#IDComment67729491 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67714959 Not to mention that we recieved very little guidance and support from the city. I am not talking about financial help either. I recieved very little help in that subject. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:06:40 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/04/12/city-manager-jim-prosser-resigns#IDComment67714959 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/03/24/photos-stand-up-for-freedom-rally#IDComment64034717 Does it really say that? Have you see the actuall bill? Has it been in your hands for your personal reading enjoyment? All I have heard about the bill is from what politicians say and I do not believe any of them. I guess I look at things in a different light. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:23:52 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/03/24/photos-stand-up-for-freedom-rally#IDComment64034717