Lawmakers move to let Des Moines underwrite stadium upgrades
Editorial argues the House Local Government Committee approved a measure to allow Des Moines officials to fund Lee Taylor Stadium renovations with tax dollars without voter approval. It notes past missteps granting special bonds for Prairie Meadows and urges retaining a referendum provision to protect voters.
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Iowa weighs landfill fees to fund recycling push
Iowa lawmakers consider raising landfill dumping fees to 5.50 per ton by 1993, with revenues redirected to cities and counties to offset scrap recycling costs. The plan aims to align with federal environmental standards and curb waste without boosting car sales taxes. Taxpayers face higher disposal costs as municipalities overhaul trash policies.
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Committee On Energy and Environment
Iowa House of Representatives
Don Shoultz
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Terry Branstad
California primary shift reshapes nomination outlook
The move of California's 1992 primary to March 3 raises the stakes for Iowa and New Hampshire, boosting the effect of early wins while heightening California's influence with its large voter base, TV presence, and Hollywood cash. A winner in California could lock up momentum for Super Tuesday and the nomination, while candidates must fund and brand effectively.
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New Hampshire
Gary Hart
Jimmy Carter
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Texas
No Nazi editorial echoes in Holocaust denial today
A reader questions the Feb 12 editorial comparing abortion appeals to Nazi crimes and urges reflection on how legal decisions dehumanize groups. The letter draws parallels between historical antisemitic policy and present-day abortion debates, warning against repeating past denials of humanity.
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Germany
Supreme Court
Bond vote urged to finance new school facilities
Voters in College Community School District will be asked to approve selling bonds to replace a cramped gymnasium and its facilities, a nonexistent auditorium, and a power mechanics laboratory. The pitch argues for a safe, wholesome education environment and urges a yes vote on February 27.
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Bond Referendum Appeal by College Community Supporters
Tom and Karen Tjelmel and Ely urge College Community patrons to vote yes on the February 27 bond referendum. They note the district has grown, diversified programs, and must provide current opportunities for students.
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Tom
Karen Tjelmel
Ely
Questioning Cedar Rapids patrol response and traffic ticket strategy
The report questions why a southeast patrol car answered a northeast trailer court call and why closer units weren’t sent. It claims many officers were ticketing near Westdale Mall with the police helicopter, leaving citizens unprotected. It alleges Safety Commissioner Smith pressured more tickets to boost fine revenue, amid mayoral talk of funded wells.
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Westdale Mall
J.D. Smith
Gazette criticism of gifted program identification practice
Column argues against removing parent input from early gifted student screening in Cedar Rapids. It cites Marland studies and quotes Jacqulyn Sanders on parental accuracy, warns against labeling gifted children as troublemakers, and calls for broader identification and involvement. The piece contends Prime Time and Extended Learning require parent and teacher collaboration and questions the Gazette’s praise.
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Cedar Rapids Association of Talented and Gifted
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Little House On the Prairie
James Webb
Wright State University
Gazette
Jacqulyn Sanders
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