Block by Block aims to speed flood recovery one block at a time
The program pairs a non profit with volunteers and private money to restore eight residential blocks by Christmas. Key backers include John and Dyan Smith with a $1 million gift and the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation pledging $700,000. Partners include Matthew 25 neighborhood ministry and the Affordable Housing Network with guidance from The United Methodist Church.
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Wake-up call on bankers and health care debates in Iowa letters
Readers criticize Iowa bankers for protecting the little guy and debate a government health option. Ed and Nancy Cahill and Nancy Kochanowski urge election focus on downtown and library issues, while Canadian health care anecdotes question cross-border care and costs. Harland Nelson Decorah
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Omitting One Word Changes Obama Quote in Letter
Anita Hansen asserts in a July letter that Obama declares the U.S. not a Christian nation. The quote actually says the nation is no longer "just" Christian, now including other faiths. The piece discusses how removing a word distorts meaning and fuels a disinformation campaign.
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Reforming health care reform the Utah way
Utah Governor Huntsman built a consumer driven health care overhaul focusing on exchange based insurance options portable policies and price transparent choices. The plan aims to empower individuals with web based policy comparisons while pursuing bipartisan consensus and gradual implementation.
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Fair weather watchers at Johnson County Fair
Jennifer Hemmingsen visits the Johnson County Fair booth at Gazette Communications with Kay O Mara to sample weather chatter and fair life. The article notes visitors, politics, local figures, and a pause for a summer staycation with Aug 12 return.
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Angie Holmes
Sarah Swisher
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