Eldred’s Civic Legacy Guided by Iowa Ties and Campaigns
St. Louis baseball alum Cal Eldred, Urbana native and Iowa star, retires with a reputation for civic action. He chaired Kraig Paulsen’s first campaign and aided a Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Stadium project. He also donated to UI baseball lights, reflecting a postcareer community focus. Direct Cedar Rapids to Orlando flights launch this week, expanding Allegiant Air routes.
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Hunger rise and policy debates in congressional action
The USDA reports hunger rose to 38.2 million in 2004, marking five straight years of increases. Meanwhile a House budget bill seeks food stamp cuts affecting about 220,000 people, with Senate version avoiding cuts.
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Iowa health benefit costs rise and prison expansion debate looms
Mercer Health study shows employee health benefits rose 7.2 percent in 2005 with another small business covered increase at 12.4 percent earlier this year. Iowa costs outpace national growth and average benefits reach 7584 dollars. A separate report warns Iowa may need three new prisons at 50 million each with 28 million annual operating costs, shaping legislative debate. Economic indicators suggest a sluggish regional recovery while U S home sales hit a October high but prices plateau.
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New Orleans Seeks Federal Resolve to Rebuild After Katrina
Jim Amoss writes on mass devastation in New Orleans after Katrina. He urges Washington to fund a substantial levee system and flood barriers, arguing the city cannot be left to die and must rebuild with federal commitment and engineering know-how.
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