Evacuation urged as floods threaten Iowa communities
The Gazette urges cooperation with mandatory evacuations in Cedar Rapids Palo Iowa City and other Eastern Iowa towns as floodwaters from the Cedar River rise. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Evacuations began in Vinton Tuesday with residents like Linda Urvan rescued by family.
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Questioning Barack Obama in Cedar Rapids Letter to the Editor
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Obama’s past associations and motives, citing church figures and fundraising links while contrasting campaign promises with political realities. The writer argues past ties may predict future actions and questions the candidate’s true stance.
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Griffey Jr and injury impact on home run legacy
The prompt asks whether Ken Griffey Jr would be the all time home run king if not for injuries. The answer options are YES or NO.
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Farmers lament rising costs and milk prices in letter to editor
Dorothy Krivanek argues farmers face rising expenses from tractors to fertilizers, presses for milk price fairness, notes high feed costs and fuel, and questions returns from dairy pricing and policy. She urges understanding of farmers’ financial strain amid harvest concerns.
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Veterans urge closer to home health care for service members
A veteran recounts attempting to enroll in a nationwide health care plan, praising local Iowa City care yet frustrated by access and crowding. He urges backing a proposal to let veterans use nearby facilities with an insurance style card, citing cost and accessibility.
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Senate Cafeteria Privatization Sparks Budget Debate
The piece critiques the Senate food service's losses, notes privatization drives led by Dianne Feinstein, and compares Senate dining to the House's profitable model. It highlights calls to privatize to cut costs amid looming budget gaps and broader government efficiency debate.
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Hazleton Tornado Relief Call Spurs Local Aid
Writer travels to Hazleton to assess damage east of town after the May 25 tornado. Residents lack volunteers and supplies. locals request work gloves socks and gasoline as cleanup expands beyond Butler and Black Hawk counties. Loretta urges continued aid to farmers and rural areas.
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