Bond-tax benefits in municipal bonds debated at length
Editorial argues municipal bonds offer local savings via lower borrowing costs and tax-exempt earnings for investors. It notes proposed taxes on exempt income, potential retroactive changes, and a Cedar Rapids pool bond issue as turning points. Maintains that benefits to ordinary citizens outweigh investor gains and urges fair but careful reform.
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Oregon
Senator Packwood
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Iowa Conservation Corps Wins Lottery Backing in House
The Iowa House approved a $1 million lottery-backed plan to create an Iowa Conservation Corps for 18 to 24 year olds to perform outdoor recreation and conservation jobs. About 3,000 workers would earn roughly $300 each, boosting park upkeep and wildlife work while circulating funds in the state economy, with groundwater pollution concerns also noted but funded separately. A Senate vote on 1986’s version would advance the effort.
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Iowa House
Civilian Conservation Corps
Iowa Conservation Corps
CCC
Senate
Iowa
Energy worries tag Cedar Rapids library and county board actions
Letters criticize energy efficiency in new Cedar Rapids Library and argue energy policy, urging tighter energy standards for buildings. They approve IE peak load program but doubt one or two peak days suffice. Voters' board size debate in Johnson County sparks anger over integrity and trust. Citizens urge energy-aware design and accountability from architects, builders, and officials. Sig Bjornson and Frank Easton of Bjornson Easton Energy Associates sign.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
National Volunteer Week Celebrates Scouting Helpers
In a public message from Les Marquart, Scout executive Hawkeye Area Council, volunteers in Scouting are praised as essential, selfless contributors advancing American ideals of self reliance, leadership, and patriotism. The piece urges voters to attend the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday April 3 at 9 am to restore voter rights on a local issue.
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America
Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
Dangerous dogs raise fear over pit bulls image
A reader recounts a March 16 attack at Kingston Stadium where a freely roaming pit bull injured a German shepherd named Khan. The writer questions owner control, fears for children nearby, and urges action against pit bulls in Iowa.
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Khan
Kingston Stadium
Dow Jones averages 1926 to 1930 asked by reader
A reader seeks the average value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for 1926 and requests figures for 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1930. The inquiry notes a March 24 Gazette Money article comparing to 1927 and 1928 and asks for precise historical averages.
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the Gazette
Money
Volunteers, stores aid Jail and Bail at Lindale Mall
Linn County volunteers and local businesses supported the American Cancer Society Jail and Bail event at Lindale Mall. The two day campaign raised over $16,000 for cancer fighting efforts.
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Linn County
American Cancer Society
Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids Principal William C. Jacobson Sparks Tenure Milestone
William C. Jacobson of Cedar Rapids has been principal of Jefferson Senior High since 1973. He previously held other positions in the local school system for 10 years prior to his appointment.
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Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Senior High
Life lessons from Big Red in the henhouse
A farm boy recalls facing a bossy hen named Big Red while collecting eggs, testing courage through several confrontation strategies. He learns responsibility, resilience, and that success comes from facing obstacles rather than avoiding them, a lesson echoed through mentors and parents.
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Big Red
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Joe Hladky III
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John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Editorial Pages
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Congress
Carnegie Library
Sig Bjornson
Frank Easton Bjornson
Easton Energy Associates
Second St. SE
Scouting
Les Marquart
Hawkeye Area
Smiling Khan
William C. Jacobson
Dad
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