Brucemore Mansion Celebrates 25 Years as Community Historic Site
Since 1981 when Margaret Hall left Brucemore to the National Trust, the 21 room Queen Anne mansion on 26 acres has evolved from a private home to a thriving public cultural hub. The Brucemore board emphasizes access and diverse programming with events like Freedom Festival Balloon Glow drawing thousands.
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Margaret Hall
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Cedar Rapids
Hall
Board of
Brucemore Inc
Brucemore
Hilltop
Howard
Brucemore Gates
Herbert Hoover
Margaret
Ellen
Freedom Festival
Sinclairs
Douglases
Halls
White House signs away Congress with signing statements
The piece argues that President Bush uses signing statements to override congressional intent and questions the legality of unilateral executive actions. It cites hundreds of signing statements, mentions McCain’s anti torture amendment, and calls for judicial review or impeachment as constitutional remedies. It warns against congressional acquiescence in executive overreach and defends the Constitution as the ultimate shield.
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Thurgood Marshall
Bush II
Bush
Congress
John McCain
U.S
Nonpartisan
American Bar Association
ABA
White House
Alberto Gonzales
Justice Department
Intelligence
Gonzales
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Supreme Court
Bushvolk
High Court
FISA
State, Justice and
Defense Department
Dillon Rule limits local control for Iowa schools
The Dillon Rule restricts school districts to powers explicit or necessary to their purpose and essential to the objects of the district. Yet Iowa districts may inform patrons, project budgets, invite input on priorities, and seek voter approval for special taxes. The piece questions funding equity in Linn and Johnson counties and discusses calls for a statewide funding redesign.
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Iowa
Dillon
Linn
Johnson
Gazette Drops Ann Coulter Column Sparking Nationwide Firestorm
The Gazette faced a massive backlash after dropping Ann Coulter's syndicated column. The move drew critics who accuse the GOP and its media allies of steering public discourse toward theocracy and politicizing conservative commentary.
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the Gazette
Ann Coulter
Fair Deaths in Iraq Compare Iowa Guards and Reservists
Questioning how to compare U S deaths in Iraq with deaths at home. Requests exact counts of Iowa National Guard and Army Reserve members who died domestically versus in Iraq last year to ensure an even assessment.
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Iraq
George W. Bush
Iowa
Steve King
United States
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Steve Hanken
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