City and county assessor merger plan rejected in Linn County
Linn's supervisors argue against a proposed countywide assessor office linking Cedar Rapids and Linn County. They warn a single nonpartisan office would diminish city control, reduce local appeal voices, and shift influence to satellite areas while preserving beyond-need budgets and power.
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Reagan Proposes Seasonal Subminimum Wage for Teens
President Reagan, facing 24.5 percent teen unemployment, proposes a 2.50 per hour subminimum for temporary summer jobs while keeping the 3.35 minimum for year round work. Critics warn of adult displacement, but supporters say it could boost teen employability without a broad wage cut. Congress should assess feasibility over the summer.
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Stand Against Park Head Tax In Iowa Letter
A reader urges residents to vote down park user fees, arguing current taxes already fund recreation like swimming, camping and golf while they should not pay to enjoy nature. The letter also notes a personal tax anecdote about receiving change at a Lindale Postal Service station and a later visit to a video arcade.
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What is another safe subject to talk about
The idea of a universally safe topic is explored through weather as a prime example and the question is raised about what other topics remain reliably noncontroversial for conversation. It notes that while weather is changeable and observable, broader topics may carry risk or disagreement.
A German Vineyard Walk and a Locked Gate Adventure
A lone traveler in the Mosel region details a solo walking trip through wine country with rooms found along villages. After a misused gate key traps her in a courtyard, Herr Pfeil frees her with a hidden latch. This is the first of three columns.
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Kellerei
Reagan Aides Tie START to MX Debate in Kemp Letter
Reagan argues MX deployment shapes START terms in a long letter to Rep. Kemp. The piece details Soviet missiles, MIRV tech, and U S plans aiming for 850 total ICBMs and 5 000 warheads with MX in play.
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Cedar Rapids Reader Elisabeth Young Shares Journeys
Elisabeth Young of Cedar Rapids, a San Francisco native living in Iowa since 1948, introduces her periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans. She authored the travel book Family Afoot.
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