Iowa City faces bar access debate over underage drinking
Editorial questions if Iowa City should bar underage students from bars and urges more entertainment options beyond alcohol. Cites US Foundation study showing high binge drinking among underage students and observes police often cite many youths for alcohol possession. Calls for city council to raise age limit and explore alternatives while inviting student input.
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Iowa City
US Foundation
Peter Nathan
Nathan
University of Iowa
City Council
Farm Bureau marks 83 years guiding Iowa farmers
In Dubuque County and statewide the Iowa Farm Bureau promotes farm family prosperity and rural services. Members cite programs from 1000 plus first aid kits to farm seminars, while opposing packer ownership and backing producer marketing. Matt Heitz, Farley grain and livestock farmer, serves as county president.
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Farm Bureau
Dubuque County
County Board of Directors
State Farm Bureau
Iowa
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Iowa Farm Bureau
West Liberty Foods
Sunrise Energy
Blairstown
Northeast Iowa Dairy Education Center
Calmar
60 Minutes
Mike Wallace
Reggie Jackson
Matt Heitz
Farley
Critique of Farm Bureau Criticizes Policy Leaders
A 78 year old farmer from Oxford named Harry Seelman condemns Farm Bureau for backing the Freedom to Farm law and aiding large corporations, arguing it drives price collapses and hurts family farmers after more than five decades of similar policies. He urges accountability and reform from Farm Bureau leaders.
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Farm Bureau
Republican Party
Cbs-Tv
60 Minutes
Europe
South America
U.S
America
Harry Seelman
Oxford
Toddville residents urge protest over moving kindergarten to Alburnett
Toddville residents demand action before the May 1 school board vote on relocating the 2000 2001 kindergarten class to Alburnett. They warn closure of Toddville center if the move happens and appeal for equal treatment within one district.
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Toddville
Alburnett
Toddville Center
Allburnett
Toddville Area
Gazette letters welcome with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name hometown and daytime phone. Provide full address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Contact options include FAX and email for submissions.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Abortion Debate Framed as Money Driven Controversy
The piece argues abortion is driven by money not rights, claiming the industry and supporters profit from fetal tissue sales and receive millions in political contributions. It contends politicians and groups promote abortion for financial gain, showing little regard for women's welfare.
Residents mourn loss of trees amid growth in Linn County
A rural resident laments widespread tree removal along county rights of way and in Cedar Rapids due to new developments and apartment projects. They note birds left without habitat and question whether progress justifies clearing farms and bare lots as the city expands.
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Linn County Road Department
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Avenue
Edgewood Road
Mount Vernon Road
Highway 13
Summit View Mobile Home Park
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