Cedar Rapids homeless population rises in biannual tally
Cedar Rapids volunteers report 53 people living on streets and in cars under bridges during this January count, up from 2008 peak of 18. Organizers cite more thorough counting and nuisance housing rules as factors. crews include park, trail, bridge, and lot teams aiding homeless residents.
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Ernst pledge protects tax breaks for offshore jobs claim
Factcheck assesses a NextGen ad linking U S Senate hopeful Joni Ernst to the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. The piece notes ATR signatories oppose tax hikes and outlines debates over offshore tax provisions and education and Medicaid funding, concluding the claim is mostly true with caveats about pledge scope and timing.
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Security inspector general takes over inquiry in Scout border incident
The Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General has assumed the probe into a July 8 border incident involving Grimes Boy Scout Troop 111 and U S Border Patrol after initial CBP review. Scout leader Jim Fox said a scout photographed a border officer, who then seized the camera and warned of a federal offense.
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Gazette informs readers of subscription details and contact numbers
The Gazette lists publication data and pricing including daily issues from Cedar Rapids Iowa. It provides subscription rates from seven dollars per week to hundreds annually and offers multiple contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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