Court-fund fears loom over Iowa court reform plan
As Iowa nears final form on a court reorganizing bill funding shifts from county budgets to the state, debates focus on costs and fairness. Backers say state funding will ease property taxes by about 40 million dollars annually, while opponents warn of a potential 100 million dollar statewide impact. The plan seeks uniform standards and better staffing, with legislative control over statewide funding and questions about clerical political involvement and local autonomy. The overarching aim is improved access to justice and balanced funding for courts across the state.
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Iowa
County Boards of Supervisors
General Assembly
Crack the whip on Schlichter gambling scandal in NFL
NFL faces a clash over Art Schlichter’s $389000 betting debts. Rozelle must suspend or ban him, with unions and owners in dispute. Schlichter aided FBI probes into four bettors, prompting debate over fair punishment and broader gambling in football.
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NFL
Pete Rozelle
Art Schlichter
Baltimore Colts
Paul Hornung
Alex Karras
Schlichter
Columbus
Ohio
FBI
Supreme Court sidewalk ruling levels rights at court
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down a federal ban on demonstrators on the Capitol Hill sidewalks around the court. The Justices said the sidewalks are no more privileged than others and rejected the restriction as a time, place and manner limit. Justice Department can seek other avenues like placard protests in front of the building.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Letters to The Gazette questions on Linn nursing home beds
A reader questions the bed need formula for Linn County facilities and asks for details on expansion at Northbrook Manor and Crestview Acres, plus reflections on Village Southwest, life care concepts, and the trend toward larger, less personalized care. The writer also asks what happened to the slogan Iowa A Place To Grow.
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Linn Nursing Homes
Linn County
Iowa
State Health Facilities Council
Northbrook Manor
Crestview Acres
Place
Insights on youth and age by Nicholas Bretonne
A reflective line asserts that youth is touched by the senses while aging minds are moved by the heart. The author emphasizes sensory engagement as the core of youthful vitality and emotional depth in later life.
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Roxas
Sailors report peaceful Japan port visit after protest article
A reader from Cedar Rapids, a third class petty officer on Attack Squadron 95 aboard Enterprise, describes a calm port call in Japan. He notes riot police outside the base, but no incidents, and mentions the USS Bainbridge also present without any nuclear doubt or remarks.
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U.S
Japan
Cedar Rapids
Enterprise
National disgrace over Social Security reform bill debate
A reader condemnatory letter accuses congressmen of rearranging Social Security into a retirement department and criticizes benefits to noncitizens and abroad residents. The writer cites billions paid to illegal aliens, 313000 foreign collectors, and 194000 noncitizens, urging return to a compact American system and warning against payroll tax increases.
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Helms
U.S
William Whitehurst
United States
Punitive Restrictions Drawn at Community Corrections Center
Residents allege mental abuse as family visits are banned furloughs canceled rooms restricted televisions removed and only meals and cigarette breaks allowed after weekend alcohol marijuana and wall damage. They claim the measures punish many who are rarely present and call the actions unconstitutional.
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Community Corrections Center
Deaf and careful language in The Gazette tribute draws ire
A reader criticizes The Gazette for using demeaning language in a Cedar Rapids Sohols tribute and calls for an apology. The letter highlights Iowa Care Review Committees serving long term care residents across Benton Cedar Iowa Jones Johnson Linn and Washington counties and thanks coordinators Shirley Henderson and the Heritage Agency on Aging.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Benton
Cedar
Jones, Johnson, Linn
Washington Counties
Shirley Henderson
Heritage Agency On Aging
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Blvd
Compromise on withholding costs sparks arithmetic dispute
The letter argues that the claim withholding saves $1,000 per account at a rate of 50 cents yearly is wrong. With 5 percent interest the yearly return would be $50, and at 10 percent withheld the loss is $5. Compounding and loan costs would raise the real expense beyond $5.
Alaska Park Lands Face Trophy Hunt Threat Says Alman
Richard K Alman argues Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act protections are at risk as 11.8 million acres of newly designated parks may be opened to trophy hunting. He cites Bill S-49 and H.R. 1493, backing by James Watt, Roger Jepsen, NRA, and Wildlife Legislative Fund, warning of wildlife loss and ecological impact.
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James Watt
Alaska
Sen
Roger Jepsen
National Rifle Association
Wildlife Legislative Fund
Denali National Park
Yellowstone
Alaska State Park
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Rainbow Preserve
Anchorage
Turnagain Arm
Periodic thoughts from Eastern Iowans invited to express views
Richard K. Alman operates a tree farm and RV campground near Anamosa. He previously served as Cedar Rapids city arborist and executive officer of Linn County Conservation Board, later retiring as an executive with Alaska state park system.
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Richard K. Alman
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Linr County
Conservation Board
State Park System of
Alaska
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John Donnelly
Ohio State
Baltimore
Rozelle
National Labor Relations Board
Ed Garvey
NLRB
Mary
Gib Boxa
Nicholas Bretonne
U.S.S. Bainbridge
Canada
Rhonda Frey
Mary Burke
The
Gazette
Care Reviewers
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