State bonuses for top directors under scrutiny
The Gazette questions Iowa state leaders pay practices after Erin Jordan reveals 128000 in bonuses to three top directors. Decker 20800 housing bonus London 16110 recruitment bonus Durham 90000+ retention bonus. Calls for transparent ongoing reporting and performance tied rewards.
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Terry Branstad
State Department
the Gazette
Erin Jordan
Department of Revenue
Courtney Kay Decker
K. Brian London
Department of Public Safety
Debi Durham
Economic Development Authority
Branstad
Durham
Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett ends term after long service
A letter praises Tom Slockett for modernizing Johnson County government and expanding voter access. It notes his leadership through the computer age, adoption of technology, and advocacy for easing voting barriers. The piece questions broader national issues and urges moral reflection.
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Johnson County
Tom Slockett
Slockett
Auditor’s Office
Stockett
Board of Supervisors
Linn County Casino Drive Continues in Iowa
A 2003 idea for a Linn County casino persists into 2012 with residents urged to keep gaming revenue local. Proponents note state peers benefit while Cedar Rapids native Denise Stapley is praised for her Survivor Philippines run and personal qualities.
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Linn County
Washington
Black Hawk
Tama
Linn
Mutch
Denise Stapley
Philippines
Stapley
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Newtown shooting aftermath and gun market response
Mary Sanchez notes how Newtown follows a mass shooting with both gun purchases and a push for mental health reform. She cites rising eBay prices for Glock magazines, amid broader budget cuts to mental health care and calls for better diagnosis and treatment.
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Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
eBay
National Association of State
America
Paramount needs concessions guidelines for theatre events
A patron recalls two visits to The Paramount Theatre to view The Nutcracker by Quad Cities Ballet. She urges a rule restricting food and alcohol to designated areas, citing audience comfort, theater investment, and the Lincoln Center standard, while praising the renovation effort and community impact.
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Paramount Theatre
Quad Cities Ballet
Paramount
Lincoln Center
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NRA
Congress
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Kcstar.com
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Fairfax
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