en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/729931 Comments by Jblackstar http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111159636 This makes me glad I don't live in Cedar Rapids.. I can see the tax raises already from this.. TO ALL THE EMPLOYEES THAT LOST THEIR JOBS YOU WILL STAY IN PRAYERS... TO RON CORBETT YOUR DAY AT THE JUDGMENT STAND WILL COME. SO DON'T BE SURPRISED WHEN CHRIST TELLS YOU "I KNOW YOU NOT, BE GONE FROM ME." Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:01:37 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111159636 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111158613 tell that to all the employees that were handed their pink slips today and told they will be out of a job at the end of Feb. Guess that is Mayor Corbutts way of saying Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:54:50 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111158613 http://gazetteonline.com/flood-watch/2010/02/01/city-launches-online-map-for-flood-affected-properties#IDComment55237989 I find it so amazing to look at all the other communities that where affected by the flood and how they have gotten their towns rebuilt already and then you look at Cedar Rapids... I have been living in Kansas City for the past 13 years and just recently moved back and I am just amazed at this city. I have never seen so many cry babies and people wanting a free hand out from the government like I have seen in this city. Time to grow up, fend for yourself and stop waiting for someone else to do things for you. New city slogan is going to be "CEDAR RAPIDS THE CRY BABY CAPITAL" Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:50:24 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/flood-watch/2010/02/01/city-launches-online-map-for-flood-affected-properties#IDComment55237989 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/01/29/the-little-guy-who-may-be-key-to-new-library#IDComment55237399 I don't understand why they can't use the land that they already own where the old library sat.. Look at the Federal court house and how they are building that with the entire lower level going to be parking, that would solve the parking issue, they already own the land so that would solve the land issue and save the tax payers a lot of money that we will have to dish out. Geez think about it!!!! Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:44:27 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/01/29/the-little-guy-who-may-be-key-to-new-library#IDComment55237399 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246942 read again. Didn't say he had a trailer on 1/3 acre he has a 4 bedroom home... As for living in a parking lot well that is the joys of living for 18 months rent free. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:56:55 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246942 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246299 Their rent has been $0.00 for 18 months now and you want to ask this person if they want to pay their rent? Family sticks together...I agree so how about they get their family to take care of them and not the tax payers????? Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:51:10 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246299 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246012 Bills, bills, and more bills........What? They sure haven't had any rent bills or utility bills (two major ones there) for the past 18 months... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:48:33 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47246012 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47245650 and thou all knowing one (who don't know bull.) The employers that was mentioned would be willing to workout their schedules around any employees school schedules.. Looks like you need to wake up and see the reality of the world. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:44:46 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47245650 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47244529 This is not the place to advertise for Kaplan buddy if you want to take out an ad talk to the newspaper themself. As for screening students why do they send out so many spam mails to email accounts begging people to enroll and have so many pop-up ads on webites? Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:33:54 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47244529 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47244096 Ii sat here today looking through the newspaper and every 2 bedroom apartment I seen listed in there run in the range of $350 up to $700 a month.. Now I am wondering why are they having such a hard time finding something for less then what FEMA is going to charge??? Maybe it is the fact that they got to use to paying NOTHING and want to continue to be a burden on the tax payers? WAKE UP YOU HAVE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO SAVE UP AND FIND A PLACE OF YOUR OWN!!!!!! These people need to realize the free ride is over and it is time for them to stand on there own two feet. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:28:53 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/12/13/those-in-fema-homes-face-deadline-high-rents#IDComment47244096 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/23/father-linn-county-spar-over-deceased-son%e2%80%99s-flood-damaged-home#IDComment46387016 Read the story again "Van Horne said Langan may qualify for FEMA aid for “increased cost of compliance,” something he said he’ll look into." IT SAYS THAT HE "MAY" QUALIFY!!!! Are you that hateful and ignorant that you can't read or do you just see what you want and make up the rest of the story?? IF THE GUY WANTS TO USE HIS OWN MONEY TO REBUILD THIS HOUSE THAT I SAY LET HIM DO IT AND THE STATE NEEDS TO LEAVE HIM ALONE AND GO FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO "HELP" OUT..... Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:05:02 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/23/father-linn-county-spar-over-deceased-son%e2%80%99s-flood-damaged-home#IDComment46387016 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46386053 $920 a month??? This is cheap housing. If you think that this amount is to high you better not leave this area. You will find that in most areas outside of the Cedar Rapids metro area will be a whole lot more than that. I lived in Kansas City and had to pay 1200 a month on a 2 bedroom. I would be happy to have paid 920 anytime... Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:54:18 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46386053 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46385557 They should also be cut off.. How long do they need to suck the life out of tax payers and have free housing?? Pay your own way now . LIFE GOES ON IT IS TIME TO STOP DWELLING IN THE PAST!! Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:49:30 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46385557 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46385082 after all this time lining rent free I see no reason why they are still living in these trailers. Time to move on and get life going again. they have all this time "rent free" to rebuild or find new housing so lets get on in life and stop the crying. Life is hard but you have to be able to help yourself once in a while and stop depending on the government to "bail out" all the time. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:43:38 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2009/11/25/families-in-fema-trailers-must-begin-paying-rent-jan-1#IDComment46385082