Local Salvation Army surpasses Christmas goal by large margin
The John son County Salvation Army raised 42 108 over its 225 000 goal as unemployment and economic strain increase demand for aid. Iowa City and Cedar Rapids both show varied home sales with Cedar Rapids near top yearly totals while UNI faculty cut salaries to protect jobs and avoid layoffs through June 30.
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Iowa City's City Manager Search Meets New Curveball
Iowa City seeks a replacement for Michael Lombardo after his April dismissal but faces a surprise hurdle as PAR Group closes for business. The fee-waiver promise for a second search evaporates, likely raising costs. Bankruptcies rise nationwide and in Linn and Johnson counties, signaling tougher times ahead for local government hiring and finances.
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Debate over public policy without lazy language sparks letter backlash
A Cedar Rapids letter writer criticizes Sen. Tom Harkin and Washington for failing to listen to Americans. He denounces Social Security and Medicare insolvency claims, warns of impending bankruptcy, and pleads for policy focus on senior citizens and genuine reform.
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Kennedy Seat Toss Sparks GOP Surge in Massachusetts
Political commentary argues Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat could shift to Scott Brown. It critiques Martha Coakley as campaigning poorly amid a Democratic climate blamed on policy arrogance and lack of transparency. The piece notes Brown’s polling rise and fundraising strategy.
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Invasion of the traffic cameras
Ben Stone of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa argues that red light and speeding cameras are used primarily for revenue rather than safety. He cites studies and state actions accusing cities of manipulating yellow intervals and issuing unjust fines.
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