Final Lap Through Westdale Mall Ends Memories
Joe Strathman recalls Westdale Mall Cedar Rapids in a personal reflection as demolition nears. He remembers family shopping traditions at stores including B Dalton Computers and Foot Locker and notes how the mall shaped Christmas rituals and childhood memories.
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Compassion for Horses and Abbe Center Appeal
A letter requests humane horse treatment and stricter ownership proof at slaughter plants. It urges keeping the Abbe Center open in Marion, praising staff care that stabilized the author’s psychotic son and urging governor funding to prevent closure.
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Abbe Center Care Changes Criticized by Central City Resident
Frieda Howe of Central City voices concern over Abbe Center restructuring residents into apartments leading to a fatal fall for Royce, who died weeks later from complication. She credits the center’s care but urges safer alternative ongoing management to protect vulnerable residents.
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Diversifying farms in Iowa to boost food security and jobs
Scott Koepke argues for diversified production beyond corn and soybeans to enhance local food security and employment in Iowa. He notes supply chain gaps for vegetable and fruit growers, urges partnerships with retailers, and highlights community gardens as healing spaces. Koepke leads Soumates and holds roles with Iowa coop groups and local government panels.
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Iowa caucus ethics clash sparks calls to scrap straw poll
The Iowa Caucus ethics debate centers on alleged payments to Kent Sorenson for backing Ron Paul in 2012. Craig Robinson reports on campaign payoffs, party influence, and calls to end the August straw poll as Branstad warns about overhyped voting.
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