Iowa Legislature ends long budget gridlock with balanced FY2012 plan
The Gazette Editorial praises the 2011 Iowa Legislature for a balanced FY2012 budget, reduced off budget spending, and a new public private economic development structure. It notes progress on mental health reform and preserved the voluntary preschool program, while criticizing tax relief failure and limited sunshine law enforcement updates. It also questions lasting changes and urges renewed push in 2012.
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Terry Branstad
Branstad
Senate
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Letters Bring Up Car Care and Cemetery Woes
A Marion reader questions maintenance at local car dealers and recalls mixed service quality between dealers and quick change shops. A separate letter laments neglect at Linwood Cemetery near Sixth Street and Wilson Avenue, urging equal care for all sections. Also included are brief items on Mitt Romney’s religious beliefs, Weiner’s resignation, Edwards’ legal troubles, Schwarzenegger’s paternity, and Spitzer’s remarks.
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Sixth Street
Wilson Avenue
Whitner
Murdock Funeral Homes
Don’t Wait to Start Researching Presidential Candidates
Frederick Steinbron argues voters should begin gathering information now to form an informed opinion on the ten presidential candidates. He urges evaluating character, consistency, and alignment with personal values, stressing early research to make an intelligent choice at the polls.
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Frederick Steinbron
Jesup
Perfectionism in parenting sparks two child endangerment cases
A News Journal report contrasts two mothers named Erika Wilson and Samantha Boyd who faced criminal endangerment charges after their children wandered or slept while the mothers rested. Experts argue modern policing treats imperfect parenting as dangerous, demanding constant vigilance.
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Delaware
Erika Wilson
Wilson
Niagara Falls
Samantha Boyd
Boyd
Do Not Jump Bridges Dive Safely At Pools Says Sheriff
Local authorities warn Linn County teens about bridge jumping into the Cedar River. Officials cite hidden rocks strong currents and at least one drowning each year urging dives only at pools and supervised spots to avoid tragedy.
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Kcrgtv9
Addison Speck
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
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Linn County Sheriffs Office
John Stuelke
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