Post card tax return idea kept alive by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa legislators continue to debate a post card return plan that would set the state income tax as a percentage of the federal tax. The concept faced years of failure due to differing federal and state tax methods, though supporters see it as simplifying filings. Past attempts date to the late 1950s with Sen. Jack Miller and Rep. Lynn Potter, and a 1975 House passage that stalled in the Senate.
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Cedar Rapids weighs flood risk as snowmelt nears
City officials say a flood is not imminent but prep steps are underway. Engineering will review storm sewers and the 5 in 1 dam while Civil Defense coordinates with the Engineering and Fire departments to monitor the Cedar River. Sandbagging sewer inlets is advised. residents should prepare but not panic.
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Cedar Rapids
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Crandie Railroad
Fourth Avenue
Civil Defense
Bill Bjorenson
Uncle Sam
Bjorenson
Civil Defense Branch
Burger a tyrant, but good for courts analysis
Warren Burger, 14th chief justice, marks 10 years in office. He defies critics with bold judicial admin calls, urges bail reform rollback, insists on trial counsel training, and favors independent investigations of misconduct within circuits. His push for more judges and streamlined rules shapes the federal judiciary.
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Washington
Warren Earl Burger
United States
Atlanta
American Bar Association
Burger
Earl Warren
Vinson Nor
Stone
Congress
The Revolt on Air and Rail Travel in America
A satirical piece contrasts Ayatollah Khomeini’s exile with a fictional revolutionary in California, lampooning reliance on air travel. Harry, a fictional leader, fears flight despite advisers arguing flying is safer. He eventually retreats to a hot bath, choosing to stay put.
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New York
Ayatollah Khomeini
Iran
Harry
Future of Marion bus service debated at City Hall
A letter urges Marion residents to attend the Thursday meeting at City Hall to decide the future of economical ecological bus transportation. The writer notes only about 300 regular riders and argues for continued service amid rising gas costs, praising Councilman Ed Begley for his stance.
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Marion
Larry Asaro
Letter to the editor praising bus service and urging use
A writer argues bus service will grow in importance, praises punctuality and reliability while noting rare delays. The author questions auto dependence, highlights walking benefits, and notes Marion’s house location on a bus line as justification for limited car use. They urge readers to attend the meeting and consider riding buses.
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Marion
Local gratitude for Barnetts' thoughtful senior reception
A Colorado reader lauds Linda and Brenton Barnett of Hiawatha for hosting a Cedar Rapids reception honoring James H. Berry and Pearl Berry on their 60th wedding anniversary. The note praises their kindness to senior citizens and recalls vows renewed by a local preacher.
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Linda and
Brenton Barnett
Hiawatha
Colorado
Cedar Rapids
Linda
Community Theatre Open Dress Rehearsals For All
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre reaffirms policy of free open dress rehearsals for every show while offering student and senior discounts for regular performances. The theatre will host preview nights and invites inquiries via the CRCT box office.
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Cedar Rapids
CRCT
One Letter Per Writer Every 30 Days Policy
The policy allows communication from each writer at a maximum of one letter every thirty days. All letters may be condensed and edited to preserve meaning while ensuring clarity and brevity. Writers may adjust wording as needed without altering the essential message or intent.
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