Central City Eyes Main Street Iowa Revival
Central City faces a risky path to revitalization as it eyes state Main Street Iowa support. The town must apply by Sept. 1 and secure $23 000 yearly for three years plus volunteer commitments while competing with other towns. Despite vacant storefronts and deterioration, new construction and moving families signal possible momentum.
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Central City
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Walford
Fairfax
Center Point
Urbana
Alburnett
Toddville
Falcon Civic Center
Iowa
Tom Guzman
Des Moines
Main Street
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Anamosa
Elkader
Guzman
the Gazette
Dick Hogan
Congress Targets Local Control for Churches and Schools
Lawmakers press a bill to prevent city zoning that bars churches from areas or forces changes to exclude religious buildings. Supporters say zoning must protect construction with a compelling government interest. critics note irony given federal micromanagement of schools.
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Congress
House
Senate
Clinton
Charles Canady
R-Fla
Associated Press
Sen
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Federal
Department of Education
Debunking Social Security Change Myths and History
The piece argues that Social Security is not in danger of being ended and clarifies that calls to "save" it mean changing it. It recounts its 1935 origins, early payments to Ida Fuller, and major reforms including 1972 COLA tie to the CPI, noting public support and common misconceptions. It mentions Paul Johnson and Dr. Townsend in context.
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U.S
Paul Johnson
Franklin D
Roosevelt
Ida Fuller
Brattleboro
Johnson
Francis Townsend
Townsend
Social Security
Social Security Trustees
Should Social Security change
Stuart Butler argues for a partial retirement of Social Security to address demographic strain. He cites rising costs, a looming shortfall, and compares potential private investment accounts with current pay as you go funding, urging bipartisan reform and a phased downsizing.
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Stuart Butler
Social Security
Rachel
Warren Buffett
Dis
Trict
Columbia
Franklin Roosevelt
Congressional
Congress
Great Britain
Mexico
Sweden
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Lyn
Hal Marshall
Tucson
Pat McPartland
Cedar Rapids
Postal Service
Generation X
The
Heritage Foundation
Heritage.org
Knight Ridder
Tribune News Service
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