Iowa towns see growth as Census shows steady state gain
The Gazette notes Iowa population rose 0.4 percent to 2,803,000 in 1993. Cedar Rapids leads growth while Johnson County towns Robins North Liberty Solon Oxford post notable gains offsetting Iowa City dip. Growth supports shared public services and economic vitality across both large cities and smaller communities.
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Census Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Robins
North Liberty
Solon
Oxford
Johnson County
Iowa City
GET Congress' violence vigilantes off their
A satirical examination argues for restraint on proposed V chip and related parental control ideas. It mocks expanding blocking technology from TV receivers to VCRs and other devices, suggesting mind-reading levels of control are impractical and intrusive while urging lawmakers to curb such technocratic zeal.
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Paul Simon
Congress
Whitewater scandal fuels critique of Clinton cabinet picks
Steven J Rhinehart of Belle Plaine argues that the Whitewater matter reveals ethical flaws in Bill and Hillary Clinton and questions the integrity of appointments. He cites Webster Hubbell Vincent Foster and Janet Reno, claims of cover ups, and suggests Arkansas politics influenced federal staffing.
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Webster Hubbell
Justice Department
Whitewater
Webster
Hillary
Bill
Vincent Foster
Vin
Janet Reno
Reno
Clintons
Arkansas
Bad moves in Johnson County over election cost
Christina Randall from Iowa City criticizes the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for a 31 500 annual salary to hire a third full time staffer, arguing ongoing costs exceed the election price and urging pre election petition signatures.
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Johnson County
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Black and White Ball Celebrates Success in Cedar Rapids
The Black and White Ball organized by the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and the Committee for the Black and White Ball thanks St. Luke's Hospital as sponsor and lists corporate sponsors guests and donors. Proceeds aid birth defects research and prevention. Special recognition for Dr. Jean Todd.
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March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
St. Luke’s Hospital
Joyce Kohl
Cedar Rapids
Right and wrong words in Gus’s protest and column
A stream of tongue in cheek notes on language usage cites Gus Schrader and others protesting new terms such as menswear versus men s wear. Wilt Chamberlain comments spark a joke about braggracious and a columnist coins the forceful counterword horsepucky.
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Gus Schrader
Gus
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt
Brain Surgeons Advocate Single Payer Health Care
A columnist notes shifting support among U S brain surgeons for a single payer system. It contrasts U S costs with Canada and Britain, cites the American College of Surgeons stance, and includes Canadian perspectives on universal care and social affordability. The piece argues universal coverage could lower costs and preserve physician autonomy.
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New York
Canada
Bill Clinton
United States
Clinton
American College of Surgeons
Wall Street Journal
United Kingdom
Great Britain
U.S
Diane Francis
McLean’s
REAP funds support Iowa conservation efforts and meetings
Governor Branstad heralded REAP as a long term commitment to natural resource protection. Funds flow to open spaces counties soil and water projects and city parks with Johnson County receiving diverse allocations. Region 10 lists uses from forestry to river protection and cultural groups while upcoming Linn and Kirkwood meetings invite public participation.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Johnson County
Czech Fine Arts Foundation
REAP
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