Iowa property taxes rise as state aid to schools falls
The state cuts 156 million dollars in promised aid prompting 133 million dollars in local property tax increases to cover school budgets. Democrats blame the state and Republicans frame it as governance failure. Branstad calls for higher school funding and tax cuts while Culver deflects to budget weathering and reorganizations.
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Larger banks lose personal touch in customer woes
A Cedar Rapids reader laments slow gift card refunds after opening a $1000 savings account promotion at a large bank. Complaints include overdraft fees, late credit card charges, and the impact on trust in big banks versus community credit unions.
Obama should not target Arizona immigration policy
The piece argues the Obama administration challenges Arizona's immigration law, warning against pitting voters by race. It endorses a bipartisan reform path with biometric IDs and calls for federal enforcement to build trust and avoid amnesty perceptions.
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Chuck Schumer
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Lindsey Graham
Cedar Rapids landlords face housing code changes
City housing code changes move toward a landlord license fee of 50 dollars, annual property registration, and a crime free addendum to leases. Critics say costs rise, while supporters argue the rules target chronic problem properties and protect neighbors and renters.
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