Editorial: Budget hard choices and party divides in Iowa
The Gazette editorial notes a tough Iowa budget session with both parties forecasting pain. Democrats tout a balanced 2011 plan with education funds and flood recovery boosts, while Republicans flag heavy use of one-time funds and warn structural risk ahead. Neither side offers a magic fix. lawmakers must pursue reforms and local partnerships to sustain services amid a slowing rebound.
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Letters discuss truck crash stats and policy critiques
Readers quote federal data on fatal crashes involving large trucks in Iowa and Illinois, compare death rates under different speed limits, critique government waste on nuclear waste fees, and urge canine welfare and legislative transparency. The letters mix transportation safety, energy policy, unemployment concerns, animal rescue, and state governance.
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Kernels impose peanut suspension on open ing night
A Cedar Rapids entry notes a peanut sales ban at the Kernels game on April 8 sparking debate over dietary sensitivity and fan experience. The column blends sports critique with broader calls for policy and community issues, referencing Abner Doubleday, Jack Roeder, lactose intolerance, and local legislative topics.
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Next Cedar Rapids Hire Aims To Save City Manager System
Mayor Ron Corbett defends moving to hire a second city manager while promising to keep the council manager form. He leads the Ron Squad as they pursue a strong manager by July amid flood protection debates and calls for a charter commission.
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