Corridor regionalism boosts two counties as creative economy grows
Carol Thompson notes Linn and Johnson counties align with Richard Florida s concept of the creative class. Public Leadership Summit discussions showcase regional cooperation, shared projects, and plans for transportation trails and a potential four lane Highway 30 link, highlighting a single Corridor ready for growth.
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Richard Florida
Iowa
Chambers of Commerce
Linn
Johnson
Florida
Boards of Supervisors
Jim Halverson
H.R. Green
Linn County
Councils of Governments
Cedar Bend
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
120Th Street
Shueyville
Linn County Conservation Department
City of
Ely
Linn County Trails Association
Johnson County
76Th Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Solon
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Counties
Iowa City Area Development Group
Priority One
Raccoons at vacant home spur resident complaint and action
A Marion resident reports raccoons living in a vacant house and nightly fights in shrubs, prompting calls to the Marion Police Building Department and Linn County agencies. The writer questions enforcement and legal options, noting a sheriff sale and “as is” sale language, and urges action to protect neighborhood safety and property values.
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Marion
Building Department
Des Moines
Linn County Health Department
Sheriff's Department
Linn County
Political rant targets Bush Kerry and UN links
A heated, partial transcript argues that Bush lied about war intelligence, credits world forces for Saddam removal, and accuses the UN and France of corruption while calling for accountability. It mentions John Kerry and Clinton, implying political motives and upcoming votes.
Iraq attack a fix for oil industry's "pesky problem"
President Bush and Vice President Cheney are oil men with industry ties and experience. Cheney, as Halliburton president, spoke at the 1999 London Institute of Petroleum luncheon about peak oil and its meaning for the global supply.
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Iraq
Bush
Dick Cheney
Cheney
Halliburton
London Institute of Petroleum
Bush energy policy and 2001 2002 political stance critique
The author recounts a 100 year industry view on oil growth and reserves, noting a 50 million barrel a day implied shortfall by 2010, with the Middle East as the primary future supplier. It then links these ideas to Bush’s 2000 VP selection, energy policy talks, 9 11, and calls for proactive leadership against terrorism. David Schmitz
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Middle East
Bush
Iraq
United States
David Schmitz
Marion
Voters See Kerry Edwards Focus On Defense At Convention
The speaker criticizes John Kerry and John Edwards for a hawkish tone aimed at soft Republicans while dismissing Kerry’s 34 year old Vietnam service as proof of qualification. The message argues Kerry lacks significant achievements in two decades to justify a bid for the presidency.
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John Edwards
Elinor Alshouse
Marion
John
Kerry
Vietnam
U.S
Critique of Bush Presidency Shapes Faith and War Talk
A hostile op ed tone accuses President Bush of exploiting faith to justify pre emptive wars and economic policies favoring the rich. It mocks slogans like this is a crusade and you are either with us or against us, urging readers to question propaganda and seek reason.
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Edgewood Road
Cedar Rapids
Cristy Hamblin
First Avenue West
Jack Pilling
America
Bush
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Leonard Pitts
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