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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2015
Page
29
A reader criticizes Linn County Supervisors for approving another pay raise after a prior 2013 increase, arguing it harms funding for meals, roads, and programs. The letter urges resident input at elections and condemns overreach and tax burden.
The 2015 column argues Iowa should streamline from 99 counties to about 20 county districts. It urges merging small towns and school districts to cut costs while preserving roads and communications, criticizing the current system as outdated.
Guest column by Jerry Mohr of Eldridge urges lawmakers to fund the dime on fuel to complete highways 30 and 20 across Iowa. He notes interstates aided farming, ethanol plants, and trucking, calling for DOT investments to drive commerce and growth statewide.
Easton and Virginia blogger Marshall organized a This Is My Brave style event in Iowa City after the Washington DC debut. Submissions are due this week including artwork poetry essays and original music. Tickets via Eventbrite and contact via email or The Gazette for details.
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