Good Old Boys at Iowa Capitol Facing ITM Scandal
Reader letter criticizes state officials led by Michael Fitzgerald and Joe Welsh over the Institutional Treasury Management affair. It urges Joan Bolin be honored and reinstated, accuses leaders of coercion, and calls for election-time accountability and removal of the alleged insiders.
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Good Old Boys
Des Moines
Institutional Treasury Management
Iowa Trust Fund
Joan Bolin
Michael Fitzgerald
Larry Thornton
Joe Welsh
Bill Hutchins
Senate
ITM
Joan
Opposition to Interurban Trail in Cedar Rapids voiced by taxpayer
A Cedar Rapids taxpayer argues against a new Interurban Trail during a recession urging funds be used to upgrade existing Cedar Valley and Sac and Fox trails and public facilities. The writer commends Bertram City Council for opposing the project and calls for fiscal responsibility with tax dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Bertram
Cedar Rapids Tax Plan Sparks Fairness Debate
A Cedar Rapids resident argues the city council's proposed property tax plan unfairly burdens lower and middle income homeowners on the southeast side while higher priced homes would see smaller increases or tax cuts. The writer urges the council to revisit the plan to ensure a fair revenue strategy for all residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Nusslebacker Letter Questioned on USSR Aid View
Mark Odden advises Rep. Nagle on aiding former USSR citizens while noting domestic homelessness hunger. The letter questions Odden's stance for Jim Nussle's 1990 Delaware County campaign, wondering if Odden truly represents Nussle for the new 2nd District. A potential risk of revolution in the USSR is cited, along with fears of third world war.
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Mark Odden
Dave Nagle
United States
U.S.S.R
Mr. Odden
Odden
Delaware County
Jim Nussle
Attack on Gun Rights Sparks Rhetorical Clash
A heated tirade denounces perceived tyranny and gun confiscation while accusing proponents of evading the issue and defaulting to hobby talk. The speaker taunts gun owners about resisting government overreach and questions their willingness to comply when authorities demand weapons.
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Nabs Musical Chairs Chaos
In less than two years Cedar Rapids Police Department has seen three assistant chiefs and nine job changes. The piece questions the management style and ties it to rising city property taxes and the commission form of government. Barbara J Valley at 407 30th St NW signs the letter.
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Cedar Rapids Police Department
Threats and rhetoric in Duke abortion policy debate
The speaker attacks David Duke linking him to forced sterilization of every two child government assistance recipient and questions political strategy. They accuse Duke of endangering pro life Republicans and compare positions to Planned Parenthood while warning of sterilization rhetoric and implications for national freedom.
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Duke
Rockwell Collins
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Planned Parenthood
Harry Truman
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