Ribbons Dress Parkside as Welcome Gesture at Hoover Site
Parkside Drive and Herbert Hoover National Historic Site host a veterans welcome via yellow ribbons after permitting dispute. Linn County officials, including Ned Wright, emphasize disaster planning expertise showcased during a regional smallpox readiness exercise across 14 counties. Cedar Rapids hosts its fourth independent film festival with Iowa-connected films and a cap on submissions.
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West Branch
Parkside Drive
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Parks Service
Parkside
Wright
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
Collins Road Theatres
Iowa bill on local government reorganization loses nonpartisan option
A government reorganization bill advances but drops a provision allowing residents to opt for nonpartisan offices. Gov. Tom Vilsack vetoed last year’s version over this issue, and supporters push a bill more likely to secure a governor’s signature while accepting the partisan framework. The piece highlights political friction in the Iowa General Assembly.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
House
Budget protests spark nurse concerns on Iowa health care
An oncology nurse and health care voters oppose the proposed budget arguing cuts threaten HAWK I and Medicaid access as costs rise. About 100 nurses voiced opposition at the Capitol, citing premiums increasing about 14 percent yearly and a family tragedy linked to Medicaid reliance.
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Jeff Lamberti
R-Ankeny
Lamberti
Capitol
Beth Junk
Des Moines
Iowa
Sarah Swisher
R.N
Coralville
EPA urged to act to stop mercury pollution nationwide
The letter argues the EPA must require all power plants to install controls by 2008 to cut mercury emissions. It cites CDC estimates of unsafe mercury in women of child bearing age and risks to thousands of infants, urging stronger action despite current advisories.
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EPA
Jean Murray
Cedar Rapids
Republicans must defend their party and call for inquiry
Edwin J. Clopton of Iowa City urges Republicans to speak out in defense of their party and demand a thorough independent investigation into the Iraq war decision. He contrasts the scrutiny of Clinton and Gates, criticizing Bush’s handling and calling for accountability, citing past attacks and security concerns.
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Bush
White House
Iraq
Clinton
World Trade Center
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Khobar Towers
Africa
Osama bin Laden
Bill Gates
Twin Towers
New York
United States
Congress
Edwin J. Clopton
Iowa City
Front lines of foster care reveal systemic failings and hope
Polly Arango, member of the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care, argues the system is broken after 43 states failed to meet basic care standards. She outlines reforms to reduce entries into foster care and improve outcomes while sharing vivid stories of families, relatives, and youths affected by the system.
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United States
Pew Commission On Children In
Acf.hhs.gov
Commission
Latin America
Pew Commission
Polly Arango
Pew Commission On Children
Family Voices
New Mexico
Citizens’ Review Board
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Linn County Emergency Management
Ned Wright
University of Iowa
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
United
Jesus
Judy R. Vopava
Lisbon
Bill Clinton
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