Cedar Rapids donors fund Purple Heart Scholarship at Kirkwood
A Cedar Rapids couple anonymous donors contributed 350000 to Kirkwood Community College to help wounded veterans and families. Kirkwood established a Purple Heart scholarship for spouses or children of veterans awarded the military honor. Lake Delhi dam reconstruction aims to finish this year with expanded recreation as a condition of state aid.
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Kirkwood
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Iowa State Fair cancels cashless ticket plan after outcry
The Iowa State Fair Board faced sharp public pushback last week over a plan to ban cash and require 50 cent tickets for rides and eats. The plan was withdrawn due to the negative reaction from fairgoers and vendors.
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Iowa State Fair Board
Mayor Corbett Drives Cedar Rapids Open for Business
A satirical letter urges cautious civic leadership as Mayor Corbett guides Cedar Rapids through growth. It compares city governance to driving, warning against speeding and neglect, and calls for safe, responsible stewardship and leaving the city in good condition after tenure.
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Public Debate Over Rock Island Clean Line Energy Project
Readers weigh the positives and negatives of the Rock Island Clean Line high voltage DC transmission plan. Supporters tout benefits while detractors highlight flaws and potential harms amid calls for independent, broad-based research.
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Rock Island
United States
Escaping the welfare state rat maze with a universal check
Jonah Goldberg argues on the fiftieth anniversary of the War on Poverty that a universal basic income could replace parts of the welfare state. He cites Charles Murray and Lawrence Mead to critique competence assumptions and suggests offering every adult over 21 a $10,000 annual grant while allowing a switch back if needed.
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American Enterprise Institute
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Selfish ride along column mocks law and ethics
Bill Strilich of Marion writes a biting guest column mocking drivers who break laws for personal gain and questions norms about seat belts turns parking and littering with a sarcastic tone. He notes public figures and professionals who dodge consequences while praising those who violate rules.
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