Iowa’s film scene eyes growth amid interstate competition
The Gazette argues Iowa should bolster its film industry by highlighting existing perks such as waiving permit and location fees and hotel tax relief for long stays. It urges expanding focus to commercials and educational films, building ties with TV and marketing firms, and creating a stock photography library of Iowa locations.
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Tom Wheeler
Mark Davitt
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Critics Question Drug Discount Program Privacy Risks
Niles Ross of Cedar Rapids voices concern about a July article on a free or discounted prescription program for the uninsured. He notes that online forms require extensive financial data and medical details, including Social Security numbers and doctor information, with terms that can change and voluntary participation by pharma companies.
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Niles Ross
Cedar Rapids
Blame for Killings Placed on Mujahadeen Batini
A Baghdad mother rejects blame on Americans and Iraqis for killings. She accuses Mujahadeen Batini, individuals who misrepresent faith to justify violence, of responsibility for deaths of children and soldiers. The condemnation targets foreign, politically motivated extremists.
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Mujahadeen Batini
Harold Barnes
Marion
Treasonous conduct rumor stirs election era debate
Reader notes express worry over investigations into Karl Rove and compare probes of Clinton era scandals. The writer suggests political maneuvering could shape inquiry intensity and cost, while contrasting threats to national security with Clinton sex life scrutiny.
Fight the terrorists not the other party
Opinion piece arguing the war on terror requires unity and decisive action against terrorism while criticizing Democratic leaders for political attacks. It cites bombings in London and quotes Netanyahu on freedom fueling victory, urging responsibility and continued support for troops.
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Iraq
Benjamin Netanyahu
Democrats
Parents oppose mixing city and school buses for students
Ken and Sue Kleinmeyer urge Cedar Rapids school board to keep school buses separate from city buses citing safety, cost, and accountability concerns. They warn that shared rides could reduce parental policing and worry about special education riders and urban traffic risks.
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Cedar Rapids
Ken and
Sue Kleinmeyer
Iraq Needs Iraqi Security Lead Before U.S. Exit
Trudy Rubin reports that while Iraqi security forces patrol with U.S. support they are far from ready to defend the country alone. Iraqi commanders stress will and unity across factions as crucial to progress, with U.S. withdrawal tied to Iraqi capability and political cohesion.
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