State bills threaten private business rights in Iowa
Gazette editorials warn that new proposals by the Iowa General Assembly could deter job creation. A bill limiting employer discharge rights, combined with measures for a high minimum wage and mandated health coverage, risks stifling economic recovery and expanding state control over private employment.
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City leases Johnson Avenue house to HACAP for transitional home
In Cedar Rapids, a vacant three bedroom house on Johnson Avenue NW will be leased to HACAP for $1 as a transitional home for homeless women for up to 18 months. The city plans a storm water basin on the site after furnishing the home, which should be ready in about a month.
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Old favorite Lt Columbo returns to TV next week
The report previews Columbo with Peter Falk returning to ABC at 8 p.m. and 10 35 p.m. on KCRG. It praises the detective’s nonviolent style and the show’s format where the killer is identified early and Columbo methodically gathers evidence.
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Outlooks PACs shape poll debates and campaign finance
The piece argues PAC money drives congressional campaigns more than public funding. It cites Common Cause data on rising campaign costs, large PAC totals, and calls for reform via Senate Bill S.2. It notes corporate donations and shareholder alerts to curb PAC influence and restore government by the people.
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Dress codes at Brucemore raise Cedar Rapids worries
Sarah P Simmons argues Cedar Rapids residents should dress appropriately when visiting Brucemore during Christmas. She notes fear of a future dress code is unfounded and cites the White House as an example without a formal dress rule for tours. She emphasizes honoring the house, the season, and the donors by respectful attire.
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Sarah P. Simmons
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Pro life protests spark broad debate and faith voices
Readers weigh in on the Jan 27 University of Iowa abortion clinic protest and Roe v Wade, with clergy and nurses arguing morality and rights while questioning legal limits. Contributors cite personal faith, public policy, and the impact on women, children, and society.
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Mother Teresa
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