Iowa Tax Cut Debate Sees GOP Move Away From Outside Study
The Iowa legislature weighs a third income tax cut amid surplus profits and divided GOP support. House Speaker Ron Corbett says a tax cut will occur, with estimates ranging from 10 to 20 percent, while some leaders warn against major revenue losses. The party aims for informed decision making without new external studies.
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Iowa
GOP
House
Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Simpson saga continues with vast civil damages and odd money moves
The piece notes the $8.5 million total compensatory awards to Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s families, the $12.5 million each to their estates, and reports on Simpson’s money efforts. It mentions a $1 million deal for grave site photo rights that never occurred, a $15 000 birthday card audio contract, and attempts to sell the acquittal suit and trademark cutlery. It questions Simpson’s future as he could face further asset and pension fund scrutiny while the civil case lingers.
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Ron Goldman
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Goldman
Associated Press
Rockingham
California
Nicole Brown Simpson
Not About O J but the Nation’s Race Wobble
The author reflects on the O J Simpson verdict and the media that fuels racial tensions. He notes white and black readers react differently, questions how much the case reveals race dynamics, and admits fatigue with the national obsession. He urges moving beyond division to love all children of God.
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O.J
Brentwood
Mom
Simpson
America
Johnnie Cochran
Worthington Acres residents oppose 137 home project on Old Ely Road
A letter to the Gazette warns of a 137 home development by Point Builders on Old Ely Road with only one access via a quiet neighborhood. The plan proposes no street repairs and relies on an old railroad trestle that cannot be destroyed. City officials oppose creating a new access before construction, prompting a February 18 City Hall meeting at 8 p.m.
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Old Ely Road
Worthington Acres
Point Builders Inc
City Planning Commission
City Streets Department
C Street
City Hall
WinterFest 97 Success Fueled by Volunteers and Jones Park Move
WinterFest 97 proved highly successful thanks to a dedicated volunteer committee and a timely shift to Jones Park enabling most outdoor events in one site. The note thanks Parks Commissioner Evan Hughes Recreation Superintendent Julie Sina and staff for site prep and event support while noting the Stand-alone Old Fashioned Winter Fun Days at Squaw Creek Park and a 1998 move from Saturday to Sunday to create a three day festival.
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Jones Park
Squaw Creek Park
Evan “Chip” Hughes
Julie Sina
Dave Bowser
Origins of Go Gallagher Unearthed by Readers
Frances Kane and Gerald Baker trace the phrase Go Gallagher to 1920s cinema and a Rich ard Harding Davis short story. They connect Let Go Gallagher and Let Er Go Gallagher to a Gallagher riding scene, suggesting the expression means drive on or get going.
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Go Gallagher
Frances Kane
Exeter
N.H
Gerald Baker
Cedar Falls
Gerald
Frances
Gallagher
Richard Harding Davis
Davis
Baker
Letters and Guest Columns Guidelines at The Gazette
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymity is not allowed. 300 word limit per letter and one per writer per 30 days. Column length about 700 words or fewer.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Local tax breaks fuel property hikes says critics
Critics say corporate welfare drives up property taxes at city and state levels. They argue lawmakers overstate progress in curbing increases and compare it to failed trickle-down economics attributed to reform leaders.
Judge retention and juror education push for reforms
The message urges a pro active response to rising no votes on judge retention and calls for truthful jury instructions. It advocates informing jurors about rights, expanding jury pay from ten to forty dollars daily, and supporting an organization in Iowa to distribute information to citizens.
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