Tuition tax credit hike faces clash over public schools
The Iowa General Assembly weighs Gov. Branstad's plan to raise the private school tuition tax credit from 100 to 200 dollars. Proponents cite overall tax support for private and public schools, while critics warn of revenue loss and church-state concerns. The editor urges informed judgment with full facts amid expected debate.
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Terry Branstad
THE
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Branstad
Grant Wood Drum Corps Receives Grant for Inauguration Parade
The Grant Wood All-City Drum Corps raised funds for their Washington DC trip after an initial hurdle. Contributions surpassed 48000 dollars, well above the 30000 goal, allowing better meals and funds for equipment. Director Slayton Thompson avoided selling his house.
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Grant Wood
Washington, D.C
Slayton Thompson
Farm Bureau head to farmers warns against corporate agribusiness
The letter criticizes Dean Kleckner's Jan 4 advice to quietly farm land, arguing it benefits giant agribusiness and harms town farmers and consumers. It challenges World Food Summit outcomes and biotech cures, stating pesticide resistant crops increase chemical use and pollution.
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Dean Kleckner
Kleckner
American Farm Bureau
Summit
Dean
Why Do Some People Care If Others Get Married
A reader from Iowa City questions why society debates marriage rights. The letter argues marriage should be inclusive and not limited to procreation, noting diverse marriages from public figures and criminals to gay couples seeking legal recognition.
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Pat Buchanan
Rush Limbaugh
Bob Dole
Newt Gingrich
Lyle Menendez
Hillside
Elizabeth Taylors
Zsa Zsa Gabors
Pavilion permit price surge prompts reader concern
A Cedar Rapids reader reports a 300 percent price jump for city park pavilion permits. Last year a half pavilion cost 8 dollars. this year the city requires renting a full pavilion for 25 dollars. The writer invites others to share a half pavilion on Sunday August 10 posing as a bargain amid limited availability.
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Carol Martin
Harry J. Whitehead
Cedar Rapids
Ebonics debate as California education policy sparks controversy
Donald A. King III of Cedar Rapids critiques the California Ebonics policy, arguing it excuses lack of English proficiency and hurts job access. He likens slang to a second language and warns against legitimizing it in schools. He notes Colin Powell MLK Jr. examples and endorses standard English for employment.
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Johnny
California
Colin Powell
Clinton
Martin Luther King
Iowa
Marine Corps
Donald A. King III
Cedar Rapids
Limbaugh Feud with The Gazette Over Airing Phone Numbers
Iowa political voices clash as Rush Limbaugh disputes The Gazette about airing phone numbers. Communicator Peter Willmert accuses bias, while David Lynch is misidentified as Dan Lynch in coverage. Mark Willey adds critique from Maquoketa.
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Rush Limbaugh
Iowa
Limbaugh
Rush
David Lynch
Dan Lynch
Branstad tax cuts may widen rich poor gap says Coffman
Paul Coffman of South English argues that Iowa Governor Branstad’s proposed income tax cut would disproportionately favor higher incomes. Based on figures cited in a January 5 story, a family of four earning 45 000 would save 0.00333 percent, 120 000 would save 0.00458 percent, and 400 000 would save 0.00625 percent of income. Coffman cautions against drawing conclusions from single figures.
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Branstad
Salvation Army gratitude for Cedar Rapids Christmas gifts
The Salvation Army in the Cedar Rapids area reports 210000 in mail and kettle donations, aided by volunteers. More than 7000 people received food, winter garments, and toys, with ongoing pledge of service into the new year. Captain Steven Koehler extends thanks and blessings.
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Salvation Army
Steven Koehler
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Plans Regional Growth to Boost Metro Area
Hiawatha outlines a 20 year comprehensive plan for orderly growth with Cedar Rapids Robins and Marion officials, arguing the city has solid finances six fire units water capacity and sewer capacity to annex south of Tower Terrace Road. The plan emphasizes fair assessments strong public hearings and aims for equitable taxes safe growth and civic pride while inviting discussion at City Hall.
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Hiawatha
Cedar Rapids
Robins
Marion
Tower Terrace Road
Ushers Ferry
City Hall
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