Amtrak Rail for Iowa Fades in Budget Debate
Iowa lawmakers debate funding for an Omaha to Chicago passenger rail link amid limited state funds. Ron Corbett notes startup costs of 4 million next year and 2.5 million annually, while Gov Branstad shifts 32 million from the IDOT to general funds, signaling low priority for rail despite potential regional economic benefits. The piece argues mass transit should be explored and not dismissed.
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Amtrak
Iowa
Omaha
Chicago
Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
House Appropriations Committee
Corbett
Des Moines
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation Treasury
Terry Branstad
IDOT
General Fund
Branstad
Cancelled Boycott Over NCAA Scholarships Debate
The Black Coaches Association postponed its planned boycott of the NCAA last weekend amid protests over the vote to keep 14 basketball scholarships for Division I men and 15 for women. Critics say fewer scholarships hurt needy high school athletes, while others note coaches should ensure players earn degrees. The Presidents Commission urged restraint and reminded leaders they serve institutions, not protest movements. May cooler heads prevail.
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Nstead
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Black Coaches Association
Association
NCAA
National Basketball Association
Presidents Commission
Martin Luther King
Misquotation of Book of Discipline Draws Critique
A springville United Methodist Church letter accuses a Jan 15 writer of misquoting the 1992 Book of Discipline to argue against homosexuality and abortion. The author argues omitted sections change interpretation and cites fuller passages affirming grace and nuanced views on abortion within Christian teaching.
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Book of Discipline
Letter to the editor defends Bill Clinton over Reagan Bush
A Cedar Rapids writer argues Bill Clinton will reset the country in four years while criticizing Rush Limbaugh. The letter credits Clinton as a steady leader and condemns Reagan Bush era failures, naming Limbaugh Leach and Bob Dole as part of the opposition.
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Bill Clinton
Rush Limbaugh
Clinton
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Limbaugh
Leach
Bob Dole
Reagan
Bush
Justice not done in the Jessica adoption case letter
A Central City reader condemns a Jan 9 letter on an adoption dispute. They criticize Dan and Cara, the DeBoers, and the CUB group for disclosure and therapy claims while urging overhauls to adoption laws and clearer paternity rules.
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Dan
Cara
Jessica
DeBoers
Irrational hatred letter on homosexuality sparks debate
An Iowa City reader decries anti gay rhetoric asserting homosexual behavior is animal like and biology disputed. He questions blame for AIDS and civil rights and cites scientific consensus that being gay is not a choice amid hostile rhetoric.
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American Legion
William Stosine
Iowa City
Family Covenant for Parenting and Happiness
A homily by Celestine Schulte of Norway urges that true happiness comes from God’s commands. It advocates unconditional love, faith teaching, and a family covenant guiding toddlers through to adulthood, with forgiveness, accountability, and respectful, compassionate behavior.
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Celestine Schulte
Norway
Cedar Rapids Officer Aid Recalls Life Saving Response
Nancy Wolfe of Cedar Rapids thanks the police for a rapid response that apprehended an assailant at her apartment. She praises the officers for their compassionate conduct and credits neighbors who called 911 for her safety.
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Cedar Rapids
Incineration vs Landfill Debate in Iowa Waste Policy
A reader argues for a comprehensive solid waste plan including incineration, citing Iowa law that restricts incineration of recyclables and prioritizes energy from waste. The letter questions Bernstein’s cost figures, highlights groundwater concerns, and notes a Feb 2 impartial hearing requirement for Cedar Rapids incinerator approval.
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Bernstein
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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