Linn County shifts toward metro partnership in county governance
The Gazette reports Linn County officials led by Chairman Jim Houser embrace metro area cooperation for Vision Iowa and Community Attraction and Tourism funded projects. The board has pledged 500000 over five years to Cedar Rapids Vision Iowa applications and joined other county efforts to secure state funds aiming at shared infrastructure and services.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jim Houser
Linn County
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Gazette
Iowa
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Vision Iowa
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Metro
True spirit of Christmas outshines vandalism in time
A political column notes Dave Franker criticizes unilateral Iraq policy and praises NATO and UN multilateral options as Bush aides push for broader international involvement before the 2004 election. The piece contrasts political debate with a family Christmas display showing warmth and tradition through a grandfather’s yard celebration.
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Iraq
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United Nations
Bush
Colin Powell
Jesus Christ
Community voices on kindness and critique of health care
A reader praises security guard Nassif at Washington High School Cedar Rapids for daily kindness. The letter laments a Christmas display vandalism and questions health care profits. It also surveys presidential candidates and endorses environmental education in Coralville Iowa.
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Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Nassif
Don van Hulzen
Iowa City
Iowa
Coralville
America must open the winner's circle to all
Sen. John Edwards argues against tax breaks for the wealthy and for expanding home ownership and retirement savings. He contrasts his vision with President Bush, touting a middle class focused economy and an American Dream Tax Credit to help all citizens own a stake in the country.
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