Hoover legacy in Iowa spurs lifelong presidential obsession
Tom Babbage recalls growing up in Marion Iowa and forming a passion for presidents after visiting the Hoover library and site at Exit 254 on I 80. He tracks his journey from a 1992 elementary field trip and 1993 snow days to visiting 87 of 39 gravesites and building a 42 item collection.
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Community letters question Cedar Rapids data center incentives
Patricia Lahr questions Cedar Rapids tax incentives for a $576 million data center project arguing it may provide few jobs and high water use. She compares to BAE and warns the city should require environmental and long term benefits before approving exemptions.
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Tirades and a PPEL renewal in Marion ISD vote
A retired Army Chaplain applauds religious liberty principles but denounces hostile tones in letters about church/state issues. Marion Independent School District voters will decide on a 10-year Physical Plant and Equipment Levy renewal for about 1 million dollars yearly, preserving funds for facilities security and technology. The current PPEL sunsets July 1 2025. renewal avoids shifting costs to general funds.
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Iowa governor exposed bigotry in Reynolds' gender identity bill
Norman Sherman argues Governor Reynolds uses false health claims to push a dual gender driver license and birth certificate rule for transgender Iowans. He notes the House panel dropped the license dual gender provision but warns the broader anti gender identity measures remain and calls for Reynolds to resign.
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