Park barrier: IowaDNR head proposes park user fee
The Gazette editorial criticizes DNR head Roger Lande for floating a state park user fee to fund maintenance. It argues Branstad opposes such a fee and cites underfunding and broken REAP promises. It urges volunteers and fundraising by the Iowa State Parks Foundation to support parks without restricting access.
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Roger Lande
Department of Natural Resources
Bat
Iowa
Lande
Terry Branstad
Branstad
DNR
Iowa State Parks Foundation
Iowa Caucus Voices and Calls for Reform in 2012 Race
Letters discuss fiscal reform and holding officials accountable. Voters urged to research candidates, with emphasis on Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, highlighting past acts and constitutional principles. Critics call for merging groups and restoring America’s direction through principled leadership.
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Iowa
Dailycaller.com
Nationalreview.com
Barack Obama
Ron Paul
America
Questionable federal spending and the path to a balanced budget
The piece questions congressional spending and debt, arguing a balanced budget requires cuts to social programs and military spending along with tax hikes. It cites Senator Tom Coburn’s yearly list of questionable spending totaling 6.5 billion and warns that Congress votes against raises while promising cuts.
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Congress
Tom Coburn
Oklahoma
The Magic of Holiday Cards Keeps Friends Connected
The essay praises annual greeting cards for their real-world connection. It notes uneven quality but highlights stories of rekindled friendships, long-lost contacts renewed, and the enduring value of a mailed card as a tangible gesture of care. The author reflects on personal reunions sparked by cards and urges everyone to send greetings.
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Thom Singer
Austin
Texas
Singer
Karen Gibson
Chicago
Iowa policy keeps child safety first in welfare approach
Roger Munns of the Iowa Department of Human Services outlines Iowa’s safety first, family preservation focus. When abuse is found, relatives are sought for temporary care. if not possible, foster care follows. The system was restructured in 2005 and has seen declines in out of home placements, with relative care counted in reporting and a strong emphasis on minority disproportionality and safety. The DHS notes quarterly public results and cites a 2010 federal review achieving a perfect score for preserving safety and preventing removal.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Services
Nation
Casey Family Foundation
DHS
Cedar Rapids
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