Real job killer bill eyed in Iowa Senate debate
The Gazette editorial warns a proposed bill would force plant closings by imposing six months to a year notice, severance, continuing insurance, and up to 85 percent of property tax loss coverage. It argues collective bargaining should settle severance and benefits and cautions the bill could deter new openings, harming workers and the community. Senator Ted Anderson backs a public hearing to air plant closing problems, but advocates see little chance of positive action.
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Iowa
Sen
Ted Anderson
Waterloo
Iowa weighs mandatory child safety seats in cars
New findings show a 91 percent survival rate for small children in crashes when using a safety seat versus 78 percent without. A House bill would require approved infant or toddler seats for ages 1 to 4, with warning tickets initially and $30 fines later, refunded on proof of purchase.
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Iowa
Hawaii
ISU Names Jim Criner New Head Football Coach
ISU hires Jim Criner formerly of Boise State as head football coach. Criner faces a program with a history of bowl berths and top 20 rankings but recent swoons and fan concerns. Iowa State supporters welcome the new Cyclone leader hoping for more wins and fewer losses.
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Iowa
Jim Criner
Boise State
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa State
ISU
Cyclone
Freedom’s foe is ratchet socialism in Reagan era debate
The piece argues that Reagan’s tax and budget policies risk a gradual expansion of state control, labeling it ratchet socialism. It critiques calls to repeal corporate taxes and warns of deficits, inflation, and the erosion of private property as dangers to freedom. It cites Hitler’s socialism claim and defends private earnings against state expropriation.
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Reagan
Faith and freedom in religion and schooling
A letter argues that belief is a personal right and criticizes attempts to impose religious views, praising the separation of church and state and the Constitution’s inclusion of this principle. It emphasizes individuals’ rights to listen or not listen and warns against tunnel vision when defining freedom. Harry L. Wright addresses Washington Ave. SE.
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Harry L. Wright
Washington Ave
Unfair Delays At Linn County Group Home Admissions
A parent alleges bias in placing a 16 year old with disabilities in Linn County group homes. She claims higher functioning applicants displace others despite need, citing money as a factor and criticizes tax spending and handling by officials and families.
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Linn County
Judge Harstad Defends 30 Day Deposit Rule in Tenant Case
Letter laments judge's rulings on a landlord tenant dispute over deposit refunds and post lease address, alleging the judge ignored timing rules and smelled dog odor in an abandoned apartment. The author urges landlords to seek different judges in litigation.
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Harstad
Judge Harstad
Cedar Rapids bias in local sports and rodeo notes
A reader faults coverage for implying Cedar Rapids origins for athletes and youth in Cedar Rapids area. The letter urges fair attribution, noting inconsistencies when Prairie teams are labeled Cedar Rapids or College Community based on win or loss.
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Prairie
Prairie of
Cedar Rapids
College Community
Public call for cat leash laws and confinement
A writer argues for cat control measures including chaining or indoor confinement to reduce damage to gardens and wildlife, comparing with dogs that must be leashed. The piece restates interest in legislative action to require cats to stay indoors or be secured.
Baldrige bans bureaucratic jargon in federal prose
James J. Kilpatrick describes Malcolm Baldrige's plan to curb overused phrases in Commerce output. The piece lists prohibited terms like optimize and interface and tests the idea of puffing smoke when such words are typed, praising the aim while noting possible overreach and stubborn resistance.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Baldrige
Republic
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