Skype interviews police chief candidates cut costs for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission used Skype to interview seven finalists for police chief enabling face to face interaction without travel costs. Iowa City ranks No 2 among small metro areas for seniors in a Milken Institute index based on 78 aging metrics. NewBo City Market unveils 21 permanent vendors with opening planned in late October. Zach Johnson Foundation Classic raised over 700000 for Kids on Course aiding Harrison and Van Buren students.
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Iowa City
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Milken Institute
NEWBO
NewBo City
Zach
Kim
Harrison and van Buren
Iowa drought worsens as heat dome extends into August
The state climatologist says drought conditions have intensified beyond 1988 levels with forecasts of dry weather extending for two more months due to a stronger high pressure system. Iowa faces ongoing dry spells despite concern over rainfall and crop impacts.
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Harry Hillaker
Iowa
Midwest
Iowa Republicans face backlash over Wiggins ouster and voter fraud claims
A reader denounces the Iowa Republican Party for endorsing Justice Wiggins removal over a single ruling, defending judicial independence and the nonpartisan retention system. The letter questions Secretary Schultz’s voter fraud efforts and argues against disenfranchising voters for minor illegal acts.
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Iowa Republican Party
Iowa Supreme Court
David Wiggins
Iowa
Republican Party
Cedar Rapids RAGBRAI costs draw local concerns
Readers debate 2012 Farm Bill progress and resource use as Cedar Rapids faced a 400000 dollar RAGBRAI outlay plus 75000 in concert ticket sales. Anger cites waste while supporters praise event organization and civic pride shown by residents and volunteers.
Romney must explain why he is not Bush 2.0 in 2012 race
The piece argues Romney should distinguish his policy approach from Bush and counter Obama’s anti Bush framing. It notes Obama’s branding as the anti Bush candidate and suggests Romney avoid personal attacks while promoting Bush era spending patterns as a cautionary parallel. It cites Pence and GOP lessons from 2010.
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Bush
John McCain
Obama
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Cleveland
Mitt Romney
NBC
Brian Williams
Sarbanes-Oxley
Department of Homeland Security
Mike Pence
Jonahnrc
Pass the Farm Bill pronto
Bruce Braley urges action on the 2012 Farm Bill amid drought harming Iowa farms. He describes Gary and Vicki Owens of Palo seeking relief as Congress stalls votes and debates extensions. Braley proposes a petition to force a House vote to aid farmers and stabilize disaster aid, conservation and crop programs.
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