The April 17 - Spring Pub Crawl was a success per the comments received during the program at the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids yesterday.
April 21-24 The Kernals host Clinton at Cedar Rapids' Vet's Memorial Stadium at 6:30 pm daily
There are plenty of good events coming down the pike in the Cedar Rapids, The Corridor and our nine county area, whichever term trips your trigger.
Links to check out...
http://www.rebuilddowntowncr.org
http://www.corridorcareers.com/
http://www.culturalcorridor.org/
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE - May 1 and 2, 2009
The 2008/2009 District 5970 Conference is on Friday & Saturday, May 1&2 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education on the Kirkwood campus located at 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW in Cedar Rapids. Visit the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids West Link to download the complete program and to register for the conference.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Today's news: Signs of the recession
The residential housing market is not the only clear sign of the current ressession our local communities are in. General Growth files for bankruptcy protection -Reuters and other news agencies are discussing today. The #2 operator of malls is entering Chapter 11 for reorganization and protection.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Important Community Event on Tuesday April 14 at 6 pm
Karl Cassell, Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission spoke to a group at Noon today. I had the pleasure to be in attendance to get an update on the Commission.
Upcoming Event: Community Connections: "Taking Ownership For Where We Live" Tue. April 14 at 6pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1340 3rd Ave SE sponsored by CR Civil Rights Commission - in part this is a response to the violence that has directly impacted lives of a Cedar Rapids Police Officer, children, and adult neighbors in our city's core neighborhoods.
This event is open the general public. If time permits in your schedule next week, you are encouraged to attend.
Who Is My Neighbor
Monday, April 6, 2009
Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Meetings for April 2009
Robin Tucker will be attending the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting today.
Robin represents the third generation of Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. as a member of Rotary International. Both Robin's grandfather, Irv Tucker, and his father, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker, were/are members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. Robin's daughter, Cheryl, was a Interact member, when she attended Washington High School.
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009
Noon at
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
Today's Program:
LESLIE WRIGHT
LINN AREA LONG TERM RECOVERY COALITION
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is located in Linn County, Iowa. Our community and county were greatly impacted my the Floods of 2008 that impacted many communities throughout the Midwest.
UPCOMING Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids PROGRAMS & EVENTS
- April 13, 2009 - Breakouts at Member Businesses.
- April 20, 2009 - Joe Jennison, Executive Director, Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance.
- April 27, 2009 - Curtis Dickson, Director, Linn County Department of Public Health.
In additional to Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc., Robin is affiliated with Tommy Tucker Realty Co. Robin Tucker is a Licensed Real Estate Broker/Officer in the State of Iowa. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. was founded by Robin's father, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker.
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This Week in Congress: Review and Preview
From National Write Your Congressmen
REVIEW
2010 Fiscal Budget: The Senate passed a $3.5 trillion federal budget resolution by a vote of 55 - 43. Hours before that, the House approved the plan 233 - 196. Both the House and Senate versions of the budget would usher in sweeping changes to the nation’s health care and energy policies. Lawmakers face extensive negotiations after the spring recess to reconcile the two measures. Rather than attempting to alter the Democrats’ budget one amendment at a time, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) offered a complete alternative budget, which the Senate rejected 38-60. Click here to check for updates on this issue.
Health Care Reform: Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), who co-chair the Congressional Progressive Caucus, on Thursday sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stating that liberal lawmakers would not vote for health care reform legislation that does not include an option for government-run health care coverage. To express your opinion on this issue, click here.
Tobacco Regulation: The House voted to grant the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate nicotine levels in cigars, cigarettes and chewing tobacco. Makers of tobacco products would face new marketing and advertising restrictions under the bill.(H.R.1256)
Federal Warranties: The Obama administration indicated on March 30 that it was considering the idea of providing federal guarantees for vehicle warranties issued by General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Congressional action could be required to start the program. House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) blasted the idea saying the government should not be involved in this area of the auto industry. Click here to visit our homepage. To express your opinion on this issue, click here.
Credit Card Legislation: A House panel approved a bill to tighten credit card rules, but delayed implementation of it by one year. The bill would limit rate increases and fees. It would also expand a number of requirements for disclosing lending terms and interest rates to consumers. (H.R.627)
Maritime Spending: A House panel approved a bill that would authorize $153 million to design and build a new icebreaker for use in the Great Lakes. The move comes after U.S. ships reported $1.3 million in damage because the Coast Guard could not keep shipping channels sufficiently free of ice in spring of 2008. (H.R.1747)
Defense Acquisitions: The Senate Armed Services Committee approved legislation to overhaul major elements of the Pentagon’s acquisition rules. The bill would address the surging cost of weapons and delayed deliveries by requiring that two or more teams of companies produce prototypes of any major new weapon. (S.454)
Bill to Curb Bonuses: The House passed a bill that would bar any recipient of federal money from the $700 billion financial industry bailout law from paying any compensation that is “unreasonable or excessive,” as would be defined by standards that would be set by federal banking regulators. (S.651)
Afghanistan Oversight Measure: A Senate panel approved a measure to speed up the hiring of watchdogs for the Afghanistan reconstruction effort. The bill would allow Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to set its own hiring requirements and to waive lengthy federal government hiring procedures. (S.615)
Contested Senate Seat: Democrat Al Franken’s victory in the contested election against former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) became more likely when a court decision Tuesday favored Franken, but the outcome is still not final. Republicans are continuing to back Coleman as legal wrangling continues.
Indictment: Former Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich was indicted for an alleged extortion scheme against former representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL). Emanuel is now U.S. Chief of Staff.
PREVIEW
Both the House and the Senate will continue work on the 2010 fiscal budget. Lawmakers will consider Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services, the last empty Cabinet post in the Obama administration.
Click here to view your R&P Report as a PDF
REVIEW
2010 Fiscal Budget: The Senate passed a $3.5 trillion federal budget resolution by a vote of 55 - 43. Hours before that, the House approved the plan 233 - 196. Both the House and Senate versions of the budget would usher in sweeping changes to the nation’s health care and energy policies. Lawmakers face extensive negotiations after the spring recess to reconcile the two measures. Rather than attempting to alter the Democrats’ budget one amendment at a time, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) offered a complete alternative budget, which the Senate rejected 38-60. Click here to check for updates on this issue.
Health Care Reform: Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), who co-chair the Congressional Progressive Caucus, on Thursday sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stating that liberal lawmakers would not vote for health care reform legislation that does not include an option for government-run health care coverage. To express your opinion on this issue, click here.
Tobacco Regulation: The House voted to grant the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate nicotine levels in cigars, cigarettes and chewing tobacco. Makers of tobacco products would face new marketing and advertising restrictions under the bill.(H.R.1256)
Federal Warranties: The Obama administration indicated on March 30 that it was considering the idea of providing federal guarantees for vehicle warranties issued by General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Congressional action could be required to start the program. House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) blasted the idea saying the government should not be involved in this area of the auto industry. Click here to visit our homepage. To express your opinion on this issue, click here.
Credit Card Legislation: A House panel approved a bill to tighten credit card rules, but delayed implementation of it by one year. The bill would limit rate increases and fees. It would also expand a number of requirements for disclosing lending terms and interest rates to consumers. (H.R.627)
Maritime Spending: A House panel approved a bill that would authorize $153 million to design and build a new icebreaker for use in the Great Lakes. The move comes after U.S. ships reported $1.3 million in damage because the Coast Guard could not keep shipping channels sufficiently free of ice in spring of 2008. (H.R.1747)
Defense Acquisitions: The Senate Armed Services Committee approved legislation to overhaul major elements of the Pentagon’s acquisition rules. The bill would address the surging cost of weapons and delayed deliveries by requiring that two or more teams of companies produce prototypes of any major new weapon. (S.454)
Bill to Curb Bonuses: The House passed a bill that would bar any recipient of federal money from the $700 billion financial industry bailout law from paying any compensation that is “unreasonable or excessive,” as would be defined by standards that would be set by federal banking regulators. (S.651)
Afghanistan Oversight Measure: A Senate panel approved a measure to speed up the hiring of watchdogs for the Afghanistan reconstruction effort. The bill would allow Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to set its own hiring requirements and to waive lengthy federal government hiring procedures. (S.615)
Contested Senate Seat: Democrat Al Franken’s victory in the contested election against former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) became more likely when a court decision Tuesday favored Franken, but the outcome is still not final. Republicans are continuing to back Coleman as legal wrangling continues.
Indictment: Former Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich was indicted for an alleged extortion scheme against former representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL). Emanuel is now U.S. Chief of Staff.
PREVIEW
Both the House and the Senate will continue work on the 2010 fiscal budget. Lawmakers will consider Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services, the last empty Cabinet post in the Obama administration.
Click here to view your R&P Report as a PDF
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To encourage responsible Americans to use their influence in government to preserve the freedoms set forth by our Founding Fathers.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April 2009: Spring is clearly arriving in Cedar Rapids
No, we haven't noticed any lawn mowers in use yet, but it will soon be on the landscape here in Cedar Rapids.
The Community Events for April 2009, courtesy of the Gazette.
Many found the Live Knee Replacement at St. Luke's of interest this morning.
The Community Events for April 2009, courtesy of the Gazette.
Many found the Live Knee Replacement at St. Luke's of interest this morning.
- April 5Th is Palm Sunday
- Passover begins at sundown April 8Th through April 9Th
- April 10Th is Good Friday
- April 12Th is Easter
- April 21st is Holocaust Remembrance Day
- April 22Nd is Administrative Professionals Day
The Final Four for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is April 4Th with the Finals on April 6Th. While Memphis and Louisville fell short (2 of my picks), North Carolina, Villanova (2 of my 4 picks), UConn and Michigan State did make the Final 4 for 2009.
Major League Baseball kicks off on Sunday, April 5Th in San Francisco for the 2009 season!
We hope everyone has a great April 2009!
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