Iowa sports fund push questions value and scope
The Des Moines Partnership proposes a statewide sports tourism and marketing fund to attract professional events and teams, modeled after Vision Iowa. The Gazette questions the potential return on investment, noting Iowa already has a robust sports scene and a $500000 state fund for non professional events, urging project by project appraisal.
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Obnoxious Obamacare sign sparks mixed reactions on I 380
Readers discuss a large roadside message near Cedar Rapids criticizing Obamacare and the broader health care debate. The letter writer argues the sign harms discourse and urges civil conversation and practical fixes.
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Pope Francis challenged by wealthy critics over wealth critique
Kenneth Langone leader of a $180 million fundraiser for St Patrick’s Cathedral says the pope’s remarks on wealth and inequality offend rich donors. Langone warns Cardinal Dolan and others that generosity could be dampened, while Francis urges believers to confront wealth and unequal opportunity.
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Wealthy few defend wealth in city column
Robin Kash criticizes Rich ard Riordan and Eli Broad for defending the rich amid job losses and a slow recovery. He argues charity by the wealthy masks excess, calls for higher minimum wage, and links anti poverty aims to public education and student debt. Kash, a Cedar Rapids former minister and community activist, writes from Neighborhood Network News.
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