Editorial clarifies veto limits on workforce office closure
The Gazette supports Branstad's IT driven push to streamline workforce services but agrees with Judge McCall that vetoing non appropriation directives exceeded constitutional authority. The ruling may be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, likely keeping offices closed. The independent judiciary is a healthy check on executive powers.
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Terry Branstad
Department of Workforce Development
Branstad
Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Cedar Rapids
Dave Jacoby
Coralville
McCall
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Senate
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Voices on Iraq spending and Iowa caucus calls
A reader argues to end US troop deployments in Iraq to free funds for education and research and to keep troops at home. Another letter questions Cedar Rapids lane closures for a sewer project and critiques LOST funds, urging prioritization of neighborhood needs. A third letter urges Iowans to back Ron Paul in the January caucuses, warning of economic ruin and calling for decisive action.
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United States
Iraq
U.S
Evening News
E Avenue NW
E Avenue
Public Works
Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Kevin Curl
Iowa Republican Caucus
Iowa
Ron Paul
Willard Salemink
West Branch
Thank You to Marion Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Arlene Olson from Marion thanks three to four teenage bell ringers who sang Christmas songs at the Walmart on December 3, noting their smiles and spirit lifting shoppers.
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Marion Walmart
Salvation Army
Arlene Olson
Marion
Penford Plans Cedar Rapids Expansion For Jobs
Penford Products proposes an expansion in Cedar Rapids to create new jobs and boost business. Environmental concerns are noted as costs and will be addressed with a positive approach.
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Penford
Cedar Rapids
Penford Products
Keep Christmas Carols Simple Let Jingle Bells Ring True
A columnist laments over modern singers over ornamenting classic carols. He cites Nat King Cole as preferable and urges performers to preserve roots and rhythm. He quotes artists and critics on the trend toward excessive riffing and calls for more faithful, brisk renditions.
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Nat King Cole
Marshall Grantham
Doug Nervik
New York
Frank Sinatra
Nervik
Frank
Pablo Picasso
N Sync
Bill Dystel
Brave parent speaks out over alleged school abuse case
A Mount Vernon parent challenges Washington Elementary over birthday discipline by former principal Terry Eisenbarth. Iowa Board of Educational Examiners charges him with physical abuse and unethical conduct after two complaints. A hearing is set next month to determine accountability and provide clarity to the troubling incident.
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Washington
Terry Eisenbarth
Mount Vernon
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Eisenbarth
Pam Ewell
Washington Elementary
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