Iowa Restores Sex Offender Risk Assessments for Public Info
Iowa resumes public risk assessments for sex offenders after July 1 convictions. High, medium, or low risk determinations will accompany post July 1 records. all offenders remain on the registry. Gov Vilsack reviews DHS case in Evelyn Miller abuse inquiry. lawmakers Laud restart. Governors return from national meeting with gifts from Amanas, Dyersville, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Legislature debates felon voting rights and casino issues in Cedar Rapids
Readers weigh in on governor Vilsack reinstating felon voting rights and concerns about crime, taxes, and budget. A July letter criticizes the ruling, while a Cedar Rapids columnist questions casino fears and sprawl. A critique of a study linking cell phone use to crashes rounds out letters.
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Iowa
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Berg
Cedar Rapids
Roland Wangen
Gazette
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Casinos like a silent frontier where gamblers fade
Those who visit casinos drift in quiet, avoiding eye contact and loud chatter. Winners trigger hushed reactions, rarely a chorus of celebration. Women sometimes shout softly, while many wanderers move as if seeking El Dorado, with a surface politeness masking inner hush. A pastor on a slot stool might spark unexpected crowd singing.
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Billy Graham
Widening First Avenue NE Draws Historic Charm Concerns
Cedar Rapids residents fear widening First Avenue NE will erode the street’s historic character. A letter urges readers to drive the area to see the current charm, noting large trees and small businesses may be lost. Evelyn Swanson signs.
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Evelyn Swanson
Grassleys stalled Social Security reform faces Senate hurdle
Senate Finance Committee chair Chuck Grassley struggles to move Social Security reform, despite past success with tax cuts and Medicare. A University of Iowa study links malpractice fears to higher admissions and costs, while Cedar Rapids hospitals pressed cooperative talks. House Speaker Rants says consolidation will be the next governor’s tough issue.
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Endow Iowa tax credits create philanthropy boost across state
Endow Iowa uses Iowa income tax credits to fund endowed funds at community foundations. Donors receive a 20 percent credit with a maximum $100,000 per taxpayer, supporting agencies from affordable housing to youth programs. The program runs $2 million annually through 2008, with credits first come, first served. Dan Baldwin leads the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
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Plan to curb obesity through school nutrition and activity
A six point approach promotes healthy lifestyles for parents and children. It supports free fresh fruits in elementary schools and limits junk food, expands nutrition curricula, and restores PE. It urges health professionals to train staff and fund programs, and calls for business peers to offer healthier menu options.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
New York Agriculture
Centers For Disease Control
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