Surprise visitor, schnauzer finds path to Cedar Rapids patient
Nancy Franck of Cedar Rapids met a surprise visitor as Sissy the miniature schnauzer trekked nearly 20 blocks to Mercy Medical Center. A security guard found the dog in the lobby and notified the family. Goodwill of the Heartland reports 683 clients employed in its 19 counties in 2014, up from 451 in 2018, as Iowa Kids Count notes health gains but ongoing family financial strain.
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Cedar Rapids
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Franck
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Linn County Delays on Delinquent Tax Bills and Rent Reimbursements decrease
A software glitch delays delinquent tax bills for Linn County property owners while penalties for late payments remain. Iowa residents see reduced rent reimbursements this year after an internal error overpaid last year, affecting 429 individuals by 89 dollars each. Cedar Rapids mental health professionals oppose Gov Branstad’s plan to close Mount Pleasant and Clarinda institutes citing potential impacts on services.
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Cedar Rapids
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Clarinda
Letters to the Editor on Tax Policy and Road Spending
Readers criticize local leaders for misprioritizing funds in the Lost sales tax and road fixes. They question lottery allocations and demand tighter spending controls to avoid taxpayer burden. A letter notes political stances on gas taxes and military spending amid national policy debates.
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Richard Aker
Cedar Rapids
Evolution questions expose political theater not policy
Jonah Goldberg argues that asking senior Republicans about evolution is a flawed, theater driven test. He notes liberal journalists fuel culture war tactics while politicians dodge questions, and he urges candid debate on arguments against evolution or its implications for ethics and public policy.
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Freedom of speech then and now in a global century
Columbia University president Lee Bollinger argues the modern First Amendment protections are a product of the 1960s civil rights and press freedom era. He notes landmark rulings like New York Times v Sullivan strengthened free expression amid rapid media growth and social upheaval.
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U.S
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