Iowa Local Government Innovation Fund proves effective in Linn County
The Gazette urges continuation of the Local Government Innovation Fund after a successful Linn County project. A $33,000 grant and $11,000 loan financed a 24 hour mobility taxi service aiding people with disabilities. Over 830 users benefited since August, with quotes praising independence and family relief.
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OWA
Goodwill of
Southeast
Iowa
Options
University of Iowa Center For Disabilities and Development
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
Conner Center For Individual Living
Citizens For People With Disabilities
Five Seasons Transportation
Cedar Rapids
Democratic chair race unlikely to revive party
The piece argues the next Democratic national chairman will not reverse the party’s decline. It contends presidential candidates drive voter views, not chair choices, and real impact hinges on nominating a viable candidate for 2008 and beyond.
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Indiana
Martin Frost
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Ron Brown
Ted Kennedy
Brown
Bill Clinton
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Midwest
Bend politicians' ears on costs of Iraq war
The Gazette reports President Bush will request about 80 billion dollars more for Iraq and Afghanistan, bringing total war spending near 300 billion. It notes the administration cited WMD and al Qaeda links as grounds, now seen as inaccurate, with each American bearing about 1,000 dollars and 1,400 soldiers killed in Iraq.
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Bush
Afghanistan
Headlight Habit in Fog Prompts Driver Letter
Viki Ingram from Cedar Rapids argues drivers should use headlights at all times in foggy dusky weather. She notes collisions occur when motorists fail to light up, urging a universal rule beyond holiday acts.
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Viki Ingram
Cedar Rapids
Residents urge waste solutions in Technology Corridor letter
In a letter from Craig Adamson in Marion, residents ask local officials and federal representatives Grassley Harkin and Leach to adopt proven waste management methods. They oppose the current situation and propose waste transfer stations or small incinerators to handle solid waste.
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Smellville
Craig Adamson
Marion
Senate Republicans push for younger taxpayers tax cut
Iowa lawmakers debate income tax relief prioritizing under 30s. Proposals seek elimination of state tax for young earners while weighing whether seniors should retain tax relief for Social Security, medicines, and food. The question centers on whether cars for youth or essentials for seniors take precedence.
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Iowa
Senate
Mount Trashmore in Cedar Rapids Sparks Waste Debate
Residents oppose expanding the county landfill amid worries over persistent odors and blight. The issue prompts calls for coordinated solid waste planning under Linn County’s growth plan to protect air water and ground while avoiding future siting near expanding neighborhoods.
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Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Marion
Robins
Alburnett
Linn County
Mount Trashmore
Cedar Rapids Urges Slower Charter Commission Process
A letter to The Gazette argues for delaying the charter review and seeking broader citizen input on city government. The writer endorses a city manager with a part time council and weak mayor, and requests a central town hall panel to gather questions and input from Cedar Rapids residents.
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