Camp Courageous icon Leo Greco remembered for service
Eastern Iowa mourns WW II veteran Leo Greco who died Tuesday. His band drew crowds across a 10 state region in the 1950s and 60s, with TV on six stations and radio on 23. As host of Variey Time on WMT for 37 years, he played requests and supported non profits like Camp Courageous, nursing homes, and charities.
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Iowa needs new funding for transportation infrastructure
Iowa faces growing deficits in highway funding. Amy Reasner warns a 25 to 30 percent federal funding cut could remove up to 100 million dollars, delaying the 2.3 billion five year plan and worsening road, bridge, and non interstate projects. The Iowa DOT estimates 215 million more yearly revenue is needed. Citizens are invited to submit input via the state site.
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Governor's Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission
Debt crisis and tax cuts shape U.S. debt history
Roger Schnittjer of Mount Vernon argues that tax cuts triggered debt increases across multiple administrations, from Reagan to Clinton, with debt ceilings rising from 985 billion in 1981 to 14.294 trillion by 2010. He contends tax cuts fail to spur growth enough to fund services, while spending cuts more directly impact the economy and jobs.
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Clinton
Roger Schnittjer
Mount Vernon
Doctors must deliver babies properly advocates urge reform
A Cedar Falls couple secured a 1.3 million verdict over a brachial plexus birth injury blamed on excessive traction during delivery. The writer cites injury risks, urges medical teams, and calls for ALEC reform, political action, and protest against private meetings.
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Cedar Falls
Truthfulness urged on Cedar Rapids renovation funding
Cedar Rapids readers are warned about City Hall and Paramount Theatre projects amid a ten million dollar downtown renovation. City Council members face questions on how federal court house funding grew into a large city project and whether taxpayers bear the burden. Mayor Corbett’s comments are challenged as misrepresenting funding sources.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Karr
City Hall
Ron Corbett
Paramount Theatre
Central Fire Station
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Congress Should Not Rely On NFL Playbook
Opinion argues Congress is misusing its powers by renaming post offices and declaring niche days. The author, Michael Molacek, suggests leaving major policy to experts and mocks ongoing debt negotiations as unnecessary posturing.
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National Football League
Michael Molacek
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Fifth Season Slogan Debate Reflects City Identity
The Cedar Rapids identity resists a fixed slogan as locals debate five season branding. A columnist notes slogans fail to capture City of Five Seasons charm and argues brand emerges from place, history, and community ties rather than marketing lines.
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Rick Smith
Des Moines
Dubuque
Madison
Vegas
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