Smoke free hotels emerge in Technology Corridor
Three new hotels in the Technology Corridor will be smoke free from opening day. Private owners join other local businesses in banning smoking as a bold, unmandated move. United Way of Johnson County surpasses 2 million dollars in 2005 contributions. The Cedar County budget gap prompts closure of the county home facility for the mentally ill, while home and community based services expand to care for elderly and disabled in less costly settings.
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Unborn rights clash with women’s choices in public debate
Angela Brubaker argues unborn fetuses lack equal rights to King’s vision of dignity and opportunity, while showcasing a documentary on abortion decisions. The letter contrasts reproductive autonomy with moral claims tied to potential life, urging responsible choices and support for children. It also condemns cruelty in circuses and safety concerns for children.
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Fear as a Tool: President Seeks Power Beyond the Law
The essay argues presidents historically use fear to justify expanding executive authority. It contends the current leader invokes threat of another attack to override constitutional limits and subvert the legal system. Critics warn reliance on fear erodes the rule of law and civil liberties.
Vision Iowa funds claim challenged by Cedar Rapids official
Cedar Rapids faced criticism from Vision Iowa Board member Mary Ellen Chamberlin over alleged revisionist history about funding. The public record cites former Mayor Lee Clancey stating in 2001 that Cedar Rapids would not apply for funds before a set deadline, leaving open the possibility funds could be available later.
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Old gas-guzzlers sent to die at Indian reservations
Tim Giago reports on Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations in South Dakota where decades of old gas guzzlers from the 1930s to 1970s fill border-town lots. He notes predatory sales practices, the impact on Lakota families, and a move toward reservation-wide bus service while calling for fuel efficient replacements from Detroit.
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