Iowa Economy Outlook Bright Through 2006 Says Business Leaders
Iowa Business Council members expect higher sales, increased capital investment, and more hiring with no declines. State treasury receipts show gains across personal and corporate income and sales taxes as income rises. Gov. Vilsack vetoes changes to condemnation rules amid developer opposition. A growing Creative Economy group at the Englert Theatre features Gov. Vilsack, Nate Kaeding, and other leaders inspiring young innovators.
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Iowa
Iowa Business Council
Treasury
Young Energy
Creative Economy
City Englert Theatre
Tom Vilsack
University of Iowa
Nate Kaeding
Closure at Sandy Beach Campground Sparks Local Outcry
In a Cedar Rapids area letter, a resident laments the 2007 closure of Sandy Beach Campground on Coralville Lake citing empty campsites pre memorial day. He argues it harms families and retirees who rely on affordable outdoor recreation and calls for reopening.
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Sandy Beach
Coralville Lake
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Shueyville-Swisher-Ely
Cell Phone Rules and a Possible Cell Phone Only World
An opinion piece questions if cell phones will become universally required and even shape spaces like restaurants. Beulah Wagner argues phones are ubiquitous and suggests minority exclusion may follow, urging readers to consider the trend.
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Beulah Wagner
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Day Flag Half Staff Rule Noted
A reader notes Memorial Day flag etiquette requires half staff from sunrise to noon before raising to full staff to honor departed veterans per flag code. The Gazette article on proper display is applauded, though one rule is missed.
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Teens, the leaders. Say no to alcohol
A 17-year-old Independence High School junior writes about teenage alcohol use. He notes a school survey finding about 80 percent of students having consumed alcohol and 14 percent driving home afterward, alarming for safety of students and others.
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Matthew Shannon
Independence High School
Rumor Mill and Public Record Shape Cedar Rapids News
A dubious email alleging Mexican gang activity disrupts Cedar Rapids amid Diversity Focus efforts to welcome newcomers. Gov Vilsack's staff faced pressure over a salary scandal report at a central Iowa job training facility. downtown Coventry Gardens Mall sees another business closing as Jean Brown retires from Jean's Boutique.
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Cedar Rapids
Tom Vilsack
Coventry Gardens
First Avenue
Jean Brown
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Brown
Katrina not Iraq Hurdle for Bush Says Shays on Larry King
Liberal Republican Rep. Christopher Shays argues Bush’s real albatross is Katrina not Iraq, noting public perception of an arrogant, incompetent response. The piece criticizes media coverage of Katrina, cites overstatements about deaths, and praises the National Guard’s actions in New Orleans.
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Christopher Shays
George Bush
Iraq
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Time Magazine
Howard Dean
Paula Zahn
New Orleans
Ray Nagin
Superdome
Nagin
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Christiane Amanpour
Lou Dolinar
RealClearPolitics.com
National Guard
Mississippi
Haley Barbour
Alabama
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