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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2009
Page
2
Cedar Rapids leaders press for a project team approach as the flood recovery stretches past seven months. City Council members clash over slow decisions while Alliant Energy's Tom Aller pushes for federal and state funds to restore the downtown steam system and sustain recovery efforts.
Iowa lawmakers face a push for public campaign financing or tighter limits as the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement urges action after record contributions. The group rallies at the statehouse to press lawmakers on statewide and legislative race limits.
Inside Iowa house races, candidates gathered a record 13.2 million in donations last year with 7.89 million in cash and 5.35 million in kind. Charles Smithson of the Iowa Ethics Board notes the recession resistant nature of money in politics while Adam Mason cites no limits on contributions in Iowa.
Iowa will require electronic filing for state candidates starting January 1 2012 while current officials receive a delay. The ethics board recently offered an online searchable database praised by activists though some say further tweaks are needed. Reporter contact provided.
Ceremonies mark the Feb 2 1959 crash that killed Buddy Holly J P Richardson and Ritchie Valens. In Clear Lake Iowa fans recall the Winter Dance Party and the Surf Ballroom as celebrations continue for the three legends.
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