Editorial urges balanced approach to Iowa mountain lions
The Cedar Rapids hunter shot a 125 pound mountain lion near Marengo, igniting debate over protection versus hunting. DNR notes the animal was wild and there have been four lion kills in Iowa since 2001. Legislature previously failed on furbearer classification, now urged for renewed review and clear rules.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Raymond Goebel Jr
Marengo
State Department of Natural Resources
Shelby
Sioux
Wayne Counties
South Dakota
Rocky Mountain
Texas
DNR
House
Senate
Health care reform debate outlined with two key provisions
A reader argues the health care reform falls short yet should pass to ban insurer discrimination for pre existing conditions and to extend tax relief and subsidies. The letter critiques other nations health systems, cites PBS Frontline examples, and urges timely passage with post pass fixes.
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Barack Obama
Iowa residents pay for others benefits in border state dispute
A reader laments Iowa funding of out of state Medicaid and denounces state leaders while naming people and places. The message criticizes Sen. Tom Harkin and calls for accountability. It also jokes about local telecom issues and questions service reliability with Mediacom.
Mountain Lion Attack Fears Stir Public Debate
Letters argue over the hunter who killed a wild mountain lion and whether large predators belong in farming regions. Critics warn of attacks on people and livestock and question future movement into towns, urging cautious policy.
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Towa
Health care reform called a snow job by critics
The piece argues the December weekend snow storm in Washington was a prelude to a 2,000 plus page health care reform act. It blames Sen. Harry Reid and Democratic colleagues for foisting it on the public and questions representative government.
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Washington, D.C
Harry Reid
Herbert E. Hendriks
Cedar Rapids
Mediacom's Service Debate Sparks Public Complaint
A reader urges action against Sinclair Broadcast Group over a channel dispute. The message supports using the upgraded Mediacom email service to send a strong, direct e‑mail outlining grievances and demand for resolution.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group
Mediacom
Questioning Ben Nelson Health Vote Payoff
The Ga zette AP failure left readers puzzled by why Sen. Ben Nelson aided the Senate health care bill. The message hints at a bribe tied to Medicaid expansion and Nebraska cost shifting to others, provoking public scrutiny and media reaction.
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Gazette
Associated Press
United States
Ben Nelson
D-Neb
Senate
Nebraska
Iowa
Fox News
Christmas angel from Nebraska touches a New York deli
A Nebraska girl, a socialite and comedian, appears in a New York deli story as a holiday angel. She comforts a damaged 14 year old boy with a sesame bagel longing and tears, bridging hardship with kindness. The scene unfolds on 10th Avenue with a green eyed attendant guiding eight teenagers.
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10Th Avenue
New York
Nebraska
U.S. Senate
Time off for research not a sabbatical
A guest column argues Iowa Board of Regents PDAs for 2010 11 are misnamed sabbaticals. It explains PDAs fund full time professional development projects, not typical sabbatical leaves, detailing approval processes and aims, with author N William Hines noting public misperception harms the program.
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Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents
Iowa Pdas
Academy
Iowa Pda
Pdas
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David Mills
Scott Fruehling
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Christmas Angel
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