Nursing home watchdog’s demotion sparks state clash
Iowa long term care ombudsman Carl McPherson criticized DIA nursing home enforcement in an annual report and was reassigned before federal officials ruled a committee cannot take over his duties. Governor Branstad backed the move amid objections from care review groups.
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Iowa
Carl McPherson
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
DIA
McPherson
Gazette
Grandquist
Gingrich urges film retreats for baseball after lecture
In a Reinhardt College speech Gingrich suggested baseball owners and players retreat to watch Field of Dreams and reflect on cooperation and reconciliation. He warned against forcing reevaluation with a dramatic choice like Dr Strangelove.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Reinhardt College
Waleska
Gingrich
Dr. Strangelove
Purist Debate Over When and Where in Language Rules
The writer discusses Iowa law on school bus suspensions for weather conditions and debates usage of when and where in definitions. Grammarians critique phrases like a first down is when the ball is advanced and home is where the heart is, offering guidance to favor situational clarity and fluent phrasing while hoping purists do not scrutinize every choice.
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Iowa
a_ school board
Theodore Kubicek
Theodore
St. Clair
Myrna
Wendell
Washington
America
Senate
Nashville doctor seeks surgeon general post amid media glare
In a candid reflection, Dr. Henry Foster describes a week of intense press scrutiny after President Clinton named him as nominee for surgeon general. He cites teen pregnancy prevention work at Meharry Medical College and vows to advance public health while defending his stance on abortion.
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Nashville
Clinton
Henry Foster
America
Meharry Medical College
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Community backs Ralston Foods after tragic plant events
American Federation of Grain Millers Local No. 10 thanks community for sympathy after the January 27 plant tragedy. Gratitude goes to St. Luke's Hospital crisis counselors, Cedarapids Inc., Parsons Technology, Mahoney's CR, Green Gable, and donors. A Bowl-A-Thon on February 26 raises funds for affected families under the banner Ralston Families for Healing.
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American Federation of Grain Millers Local No. 10
Ralston Foods
Marti Potter
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedarapids Inc
Parsons Technology
Mahoney’s CR
Green Gable
Ralston
Greg Martin
Mark Greiner
Clinton seeks Congress action to end baseball strike
The president calls on Congress to intervene as two sides remain at a stalemate in the baseball strike. Voters criticize government waste and political posturing and fear electoral repercussions for any official who takes part.
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Clinton
Congress
Glock U S offices and Cedar Rapids magazine surplus debate
A CBS 60 Minutes report questions gun industry profits from police high capacity magazines. Cedar Rapids teams three magazines per gun totaling 714 across 238 guns while police budgets and federal funding loom. Glock’s Smyrna Georgia headquarters links to tax money and politics amidst gun violence groups.
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Cbs-Tv
Cedar Rapids
Glock
U.S. Glock
Smyrna
Cobb County
Atlanta
Ushers Ferry funding dispute clarified by Cedar Rapids reader
Laura Browne of Cedar Rapids rebuts a Feb 13 article on Ushers Ferry funding trouble. She details four years on the county grants committee and disputes claims of repeated opposition while noting vague applications and missed opportunities to improve grant writing.
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Ushers Ferry
County Grants Committee
Grant Committee
Historic Preservation Commission
Iowa
Laura Browne
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Accepts 300 Word Letters From Readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name, street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown will be published. Address for submissions is Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email details provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Disabled rally at the Iowa Capitol urged for Feb 21
The notice invites disabled residents or relatives to attend a rally at Des Moines state capitol on Tuesday February 21 at 1 30 p m and contact Lynn R Sheldon in Clarence at 452 3946 for rides if needed The message also directs calling the legislators switchboard at 515 281 3221 during sessions.
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Des Moines
State Capitol
Lynn R. Sheldon
Clarence
Legislators Representatives
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