Honing integrity in Iowa non profit groups
The editorial urges strong governance for charitable organizations in Iowa amid scrutiny from Senate hearings. It notes Gov. Vilsack's 2004 task force led by Willard Boyd, the published guidance on mission, management, finances, and accountability, and the Iowa Secretary of State’s distribution of the report to all nonprofits as a resource for directors and volunteers to improve transparency and accuracy.
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U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Chuck Grassley
Larned A. Waterman
Iowa Non-profit Resource Center
Inrc
Tom Vilsack
University of Iowa
Willard
Sandy” Boyd
Boyd
Jesus Christ
Eddyville letter on Chamness Technology compost site and public concerns
A Fairfax reader questions Chamness Technology’s compost site near Eddyville citing odor, vermin, and fires. The letter references EPA windrow guidelines and delays on promised windbreaks, urging careful evaluation before locating pollutant facilities.
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Gazette
Chamness Technology
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Chamness
Controversy Over Memin Pinguin Stamps Sparks Cross Border Debate
The Memin Pinguin postage stamp row ignites U S and Mexico tensions with critics calling the caricature racist while supporters argue cultural heritage and racial history differ by nation. Prominent figures including Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton and Antonio Villaraigosa weigh in as protests surface outside the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles.
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Fox
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Pinguin
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Chicago Tribune
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Costa Chica
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