West Branch council scraps limits and adopts ethics code
West Branch officials abandon plans to restrict recording devices and bar newspapers in council chambers. City Administrator Matt Muckler says the intent was civil discourse, not limiting access, as the council approves a 56 item ethics and conduct code to guide 2011 meetings.
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Cedar Rapids school board faces criticism over closing buildings
A reader letters criticizing Cedar Rapids officials for closing neighborhood schools, moving to trailers, and risking lower property values and student achievement while urging focus on education, enrollment, and community health. The letter cites other cities closing mega schools and mentions University of Iowa professor Stephen Bloom.
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Cedar Rapids seniors left waiting as city funds favor other projects
A reader complains that Cedar Rapids ignores seniors while more than 70 million dollars are spent on an events center and hotel, boat harbor upgrades, and other projects. The writer notes county action and jokes about diverting event center profits to a future senior center while thanking locals for festive holiday light displays and local merchants.
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Mental health care after hospital release eyed in Iowa report
The Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services System Redesign Committee released a Dec 9 2011 report outlining a five year plan to redesign services. It highlights Chatham Oaks and its neighbor’s BCF program with 75 residents plus 18 apartments and emphasizes 24 hour nursing and ongoing monitoring after hospital discharge.
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Iowa caucus night yields mixed fortunes for GOP hopefuls
Mitt Romney leads with a fragile victory as Rick Santorum gains momentum and Ron Paul keeps a national stage role. Newt Gingrich vows to attack Romney in New Hampshire while Rick Perry touts Iowa spend per vote and Michele Bachmann returns to Minnesota amid a tense campaign climate.
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