Tax tips to cover medical costs in assisted living
Melissa Reed of Cedar Rapids notes tax options for medical expenses including Section 213 deductions for care in assisted and independent living communities. The piece explains eligibility, long term care funding options, Aid and Attendance for veterans, and guidance on staying financially viable while aging in place.
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Veteran’s Affairs Office
Melissa Reed
Cedar Rapids
Garnett Place
35Th St. Dr
Pate Dominates Cedar Rapids Mayoral Era Sees End
Opinion questions Paul Pate’s concern for the poor amid housing costs in Cedar Rapids. It argues his policy on housing inspections and staffing shows misaligned priorities and forecasts a decline in his strong mayor power after his second term. The piece contrasts Pate’s salary with those of future leaders and criticizes timing of his Hall of Mayors portrait.
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Paul Pate
Cedar Rapids
Pate
Hall of Mayors
Kay Halloran
Pate era questioned as council eyes overpaid staff
Cedar Rapids conservative columnist Patrick Crumley argues Pates era harmed credibility with four six-figure payrolls moved to new government roles. He condemns perceived resignations and corruption tied to Pate g at e and urges council scrutiny of four high paid aides and an administrator.
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Pate
New City
Paul
P.T. Larson
Cedar Rapids
Coulter
U.S
America
Tom Delay
Republican Party
Gazette
Patrick Crumley
Coulter Native Japanese Internment Defense Sparks Letter Response
A reader condemns Ann Coulter for a December defense of Japanese internment. The letter argues the piece crossed lines of humor and racism and calls for a measured, principled response rather than sensationalism.
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Ann Coulter
The
Times
Coulter
the Gazette
Salute to Cedar Rapids Officers After Stand-off
A bystander praises Cedar Rapids Police for handling a stand-off at Best Western Cooper's Mill. The writer commends the large on-scene presence including SWAT and undercover officers and thanks the force for unseen training and work.
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Best Western
Cooper’s Mill
Cedar Rapids
Joyce Schreder
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