English Language Bill Reflects Iowa Debate
Editorial favors keeping official documents in English arguing the state already uses English for licenses and records. It notes immigrant language learning, concerns about international trade and warns against pandering polls and potential multilingual court orders.
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Sity
Iowa School of Journalism
Iowa
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
U.S
United States
Tom Vilsack
Univer
Clinton’s Office Space Move Stirs Public Debate
The article notes Bill Clinton’s switch from a midtown rent plan to Harlem space for his post presidency office. It contrasts cost differences, detailing rents in Harlem versus midtown and the city’s temporary use by the Administration for Children’s Services. It warns he may relocate uptown again if criticism fades.
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Bill Clinton
Harlem
Clinton
Manhattan
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
City of New York
Midtown Manhattan
USA Today
Administration For
Children’s Services
Culture of marriage won’t lift single mothers from poverty
Christopher Carlson argues against the notion that promoting marriage among poor women reduces poverty. He cites high unmarried poverty rates, uneven child support, lack of affordable child care, and limited eligible partners as key factors. He calls for policies that expand opportunities and living standards rather than urging marriage.
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Bureau of the Census
United States
Day care helps infants grow not vegetate says Cedar Rapids parent
Teddi Smith argues a quality day care program at Uptown Kids Child Care Center fosters development through cuddling, tummy time, and age appropriate milestones. She describes her infant's first day as awake and stimulated and notes the program complements a loving home and broadens a child's experience.
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Betty McCollister
McCollister
YWCA
Teddi Smith
Cedar Rapids
Council budget action on Memorial Levy questioned by veteran group
Cedar Rapids residents challenge City Council for a 10 cent cut to the Memorial Tax Levy without Memorial Commission input. Finance Commissioner Hanson cites tax caps but offers little explanation for the larger 33 percent Memorial cut, raising concerns about future levy reductions and hidden tax increases.
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Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial
Memorial Commission
Lyle Hanson
Hanson
Speed limit debate on interstates and truck traffic
Don Davis questions lawmakers push to raise interstate limits to 70 mph. He notes 75 mph was a 1950s design and compares historic traffic volumes with current truck prevalence. He argues for a "safe and reasonable" limit and better enforcement by the Iowa State Patrol.
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Iowa State Patrol
Don Davis
Iowa City
Des Moines
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Limit 300 words for letters every 30 days and 650 words for columns.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County pays 15000 for lobbyist over tax cap
Joyce Naaktgeboren reports concerns about a Linn County Board of Supervisors contract to hire a lobbyist for 15000 to influence tax cap policy. Questions arise about constitutionality and the fate of tax surplus funds.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
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