en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/633342 Comments by subtypes http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Chandelier-Move-Sign-of-Flood-Recovery-Progress-at-Cedar-Rapids-Museum-106895459.html#IDComment108616557 The Museum is being raised ABOVE the flood level of 2008. They are putting parking under it. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:52:16 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Chandelier-Move-Sign-of-Flood-Recovery-Progress-at-Cedar-Rapids-Museum-106895459.html#IDComment108616557 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/20/questions-of-trust-competition-arise-in-light-of-mercy%e2%80%99s-cancer-center-announcement#IDComment94479199 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 ... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:13:38 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/20/questions-of-trust-competition-arise-in-light-of-mercy%e2%80%99s-cancer-center-announcement#IDComment94479199 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/city-room/2010/06/14/czech-museumlibrary-and-city-hall-sign-1-a-year-deal-as-prelude-to-16-million-move-and-expansion#IDComment80136833 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. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:17:26 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/city-room/2010/06/14/czech-museumlibrary-and-city-hall-sign-1-a-year-deal-as-prelude-to-16-million-move-and-expansion#IDComment80136833 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/96134139.html#IDComment79603682 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! Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:12:44 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/96134139.html#IDComment79603682 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/01/missing-walker-found-in-waterloo-after-90-mile-trek#IDComment78083406 Pretty hard to judge him unless you walk a day in his shoes........ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 20:17:42 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/01/missing-walker-found-in-waterloo-after-90-mile-trek#IDComment78083406 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/05/04/freedom-fest-spectators-must-adapt-to-fireworks-changes#IDComment72776546 I wonder if the Chief will have a no alcohol policy for Uptown Friday Nights? Wed, 5 May 2010 15:08:08 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/05/04/freedom-fest-spectators-must-adapt-to-fireworks-changes#IDComment72776546 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2009/11/04/up-to-3-percent-pay-increase-approved-for-linn-county-managers#IDComment41982007 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! Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:31:43 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2009/11/04/up-to-3-percent-pay-increase-approved-for-linn-county-managers#IDComment41982007 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/10/22/district-1s-gulick-faces-challengers-pugh-russell-says-city-cant-afford-new-city-hall-on-its-own#IDComment40197259 Pretty hard to support ANY of the current council. They all need to go back to their other part time jobs in my opinion. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:14:00 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/10/22/district-1s-gulick-faces-challengers-pugh-russell-says-city-cant-afford-new-city-hall-on-its-own#IDComment40197259 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/20/enforcing-the-code-but-not-tracking-violations#IDComment39572409 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! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:36:33 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/20/enforcing-the-code-but-not-tracking-violations#IDComment39572409 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/10/07/linn-supes-no-study-on-econofoods#IDComment37718882 "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. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 19:37:56 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/10/07/linn-supes-no-study-on-econofoods#IDComment37718882 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/10/01/cnn-is-in-town-for-piece-on-cedar-rapids-flood-recovery#IDComment36763028 Any media coverage like this is welcome. And small business should be thankful that Gary Ficken is still fighting for them! Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:06:27 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/10/01/cnn-is-in-town-for-piece-on-cedar-rapids-flood-recovery#IDComment36763028 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/28/county-offices-at-westdale-could-cost-19-million#IDComment36393700 Lots and lots of vacant lease space out there. I hope that wherever they go the build more counters and add employees to the motor vehicle dept. Everytime I am there-- in the old flooded building off 1st st or Linn County west there are HUGE lines. How about a bit of customer service? Last time I waited 40 mins to see a clerk. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:41:48 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/28/county-offices-at-westdale-could-cost-19-million#IDComment36393700 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/09/28/mayoral-candidate-corbett-out-with-his-own-non-scientific-survey-dont-build-a-new-city-hall-he-says-respondents-tell-him#IDComment36372048 This city had moved slowly for the flood victims! Nearing 18 months and no one has gotten buy out checks yet. We need a change for sure,and maybe Ron Corbett is the answer-- he cant do any worse! Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:47:53 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/2009/09/28/mayoral-candidate-corbett-out-with-his-own-non-scientific-survey-dont-build-a-new-city-hall-he-says-respondents-tell-him#IDComment36372048 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/09/24/construction-on-habitat-for-humanity-house-halted#IDComment35900435 If the city issued a building permit-- and construction was started-- they they should be responsible for THEIR mistake! Ask just about any homeowner or business who the most rude,strict,unreasonable people were throughout their reconstruction efforts and without question they say the building/zoning dept. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:18:36 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/09/24/construction-on-habitat-for-humanity-house-halted#IDComment35900435 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/24/business-drags-in-czech-village#IDComment35763843 Those business are also still waiting for the "rental assistance" Jumpstart money that was promised to them by July 1st. Not sure who/what the hold up is.... but Cedar Rapids got a fraction of the govt help that Katrina victims got. I hope we don't lose any of these businesses that rebuilt-- CR doesn't need any more lost jobs ! Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:13:11 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/24/business-drags-in-czech-village#IDComment35763843 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/60718787.html#IDComment35665600 Dared police to catch him...... I thought those Darwin awards were made up.. but it appears we have another candidate! Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:28 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/60718787.html#IDComment35665600 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/60293112.html#IDComment35530170 Actions speak louder then words IMHO. I would have liked to see him spend more time in the flooded areas and also would have liked to seen him travel to the Czech village area-- but honestly-- if he can get the homeowners in this city some HELP-- then I dont care if it is only a brief walking tour. We want results..period. Not a bunch of talk! Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:10:30 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/60293112.html#IDComment35530170 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/22/officials-unsure-of-what-to-do-with-700-pound-hog-found-on-i-80#IDComment35515345 How about a hog roast for anyone who donated time related to flooding? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:34 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/22/officials-unsure-of-what-to-do-with-700-pound-hog-found-on-i-80#IDComment35515345 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/business/2009/09/15/a%e2%80%99hearn-plumbing-heating-now-facing-possible-closure#IDComment34882577 Hard to cut them slack when poor service and an arrogant attitude prevent them from doing well. I have no doubt that construction is down, and the economy is suffering- but their competitors seem to be doing ok? As far as them getting stung by general contractors..whos fault is that? Were the jobs not managed properly,did poor workmanship or service prevent them from getting paid?? If Ahearn was doing everything right they would have claims against these contractors that didnt pay them. I think it is terrible for any company to close,lay off workers etc. But I also think it is worse to stay in business and continue to not pay suppliers,continue to provide attitudes and bad service experience, and then close only to have the taxpayers clean up the mess. I think any company could do well if they filed a bankruptcy,erased a bunch of debt and started over.The problem is the people they owed get the shaft. This is not a good situation with ANY outcome. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:21:08 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/business/2009/09/15/a%e2%80%99hearn-plumbing-heating-now-facing-possible-closure#IDComment34882577 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/business/2009/09/15/a%e2%80%99hearn-plumbing-heating-now-facing-possible-closure#IDComment34612304 This company was HORRIBLY mismanaged by Brain Ahearn. Their only chance is to get debt dismissed that they should be paying so they can "start over" and do it again! They screwed up a service call for me last year,I had to pay another company to fix it and they threatened small claims court. Taxpayers and the general public will pay for their mistakes. makes me sick! Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:57:08 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/business/2009/09/15/a%e2%80%99hearn-plumbing-heating-now-facing-possible-closure#IDComment34612304