Iowa prosecutors urge Omnibus Victims of Crime Act support
The Iowa County Attorneys Association promotes a package to expand victim reparation and restitution, proposes a $100 civil penalty on indictable offenders, and centralizes state victim services. Don Mason notes possible legislative hurdles, urging lawmakers to fund victim relief without excessive earmarking.
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Iowa County Attorneys Association
Don Mason
General Assembly
Terry Branstad
Rise in Caesarean deliveries prompts medical reflection
The article cites studies estimating up to half of C sections may be unnecessary and notes University Hospitals cut back on the rate from 5.8 percent in 1970 to about 18 percent in 1988 while acknowledging rising costs and malpractice concerns. It urges safer labor and alternative options.
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University Hospitals
U of I
University Hospital
American College of Obstetricians
Public Citizen Health Research Group
Washington
Creating a good climate for business in Iowa
The Iowa ABI urges a competitive edge for state business in the 1990s. It recommends interstate banking reform, liability law changes, unemployment and worker compensation reforms, road tax updates, and reduced employer mandates. The program aims to attract investment, retain firms, and foster job growth while limiting government red tape.
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Iowa
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
ABI
Iowa Utility Board
Brucemore Dress Code Debate Draws Community Support
Readers defend informal attire for Brucemore events noting the 1981 bequest to the National Trust for Historic Preservation meant the mansion welcomes all visitors. They oppose a dress code and emphasize the virtue of hospitality over appearance, urging inclusivity and shared Christmas spirit.
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Brucemore
Bear ing Is Caring drives toys through Merchants National Bank
Chip Hardesty of Big Brothers Big Sisters thanks Merchants National Bank for its Bear ing Is Caring holiday drive. The program collects stuffed bears to brighten Christmas for children and reflects the bank’s year round community commitment.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Merchants National Bank
MNB
Mercy Medical Center Donates Supplies for Haiti Mission
Mercy Medical Center donates two large boxes of medical supplies to Cedar Rapids volunteers headed to Haiti. The items include bandages betadine 200 surgical gloves and 200 exam gloves for use at an orphanage clinic in Haiti.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Haiti
Tacky start to the year for The Gazette
The reader criticizes The Gazette for three days of coverage on the Baileys from Dallas Texas. They say the front page with tragedies was inappropriate and poor news value for Cedar Rapids.
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Texas
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Cedar Rapids
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Thank you to Modern Manor Tenant Union for cookies visit
Community thanks Modern Manor Tenant Union for thoughtful deed as Santa delivered homemade cookies to senior citizens. Children enjoyed sacks of fruit candy coloring books and Santa visit at the court event.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Modern Manor Tenant Union
New Arrival Brings Chief Justice Qualities to Cedar Rapids
Stephen G Larson, a 33 year old Navy veteran from Fort Meade Maryland, relocates to Cedar Rapids this week at 1620 Sixth Ave SE. The welcome piece highlights his Christian witness, small town friendliness, and job prospects as core reasons for moving to the City of Five Seasons. The author frames Larson as a symbol of justice and community warmth for Cedar Rapids residents.
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Mays Island
C.R
Menno, S.D
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