Iowa Census Watch Presses Focus On Jobs Over Population
The Gazette notes population estimates from the Census Bureau are imperfect indicators of city health. It argues that regional growth and better paying jobs are true measures, citing Des Moines and neighboring areas where mergers or expansions could shift growth perceptions.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
West Des Moines
Polk
Census Bureau
Des Moines-Amnes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Quad Cities
Promising sale seals Duane Arnold nuclear plant transfer
FPL Energy will buy the Duane Arnold Energy Center from Alliant subsidiary Interstate Power and Light in a $387 million deal. The move preserves 530 Iowa jobs, aims to relicensing through 2034, and pledges strong local involvement while preserving community goodwill.
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Trifecta
Duane Arnold
Iowa
Tom Aller
Alliant
Interstate Power and Light
Aller
FPL Energy
Alliant Energy
Michael O'Sullivan
the Gazette
FPL
Firework Rules Prompt Cedar Rapids Letter to the Editor
In Cedar Rapids a reader laments state and city fireworks rules, noting many violations on Independence Day. She describes panicked pets, noisy backyards, and crowds viewing legal show at Mohawk Park while praising police traffic control efforts.
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Health, Safety and Welfare Code of
Iowa
Cedar Rapidians
Megan Austin
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Boat Club
Mohawk Park
Weing Road
Call for Better Civilian Leadership From President Bush Speech
The letter questions Bush Iraq policy and calls for clearer justifications for the invasion. It criticizes the focus on elections as democracy indicators, warns of insufficient allied support and costly occupation, and urges competent civilian leadership starting in the Oval Office.
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Bush
Iraq
Osama bin Laden
United States
Oval Office
Sacrifices from Washington not so evident
A reader questions a Bush wartime speech claiming worth of sacrifices. They note unclear entries on when the twins begin boot camp and commend retiring physicians Dean Bemus and Gilbert Wessel in a June Gazette tribute. The letter urges trust in remaining doctors.
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Bush
Dean Bemus
Gilbert Wessel
A Iraqi Doctor Killed at Checkpoint Sparks Call for Change
A Knight Ridder Baghdad translator Dr Yasser Salihee was shot dead by a U S soldier at a Baghdad checkpoint after driving onto a blocked street. The piece urges clearer procedures, public education, and safety measures to protect civilians.
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Iraq
Yasser Salihee
U.S
Baghdad
Yasser
Knight Ridder Baghdad Bureau
Salaam
Nicola Calipari
Italldis
Human Rights Watch
The
Committee To Protect Journalists
Pentagon
San Jose Mercury News
Knight Ridder
Salihee
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