Stand Up and Be Counted aims to map Iowa women owned businesses
Ascent Iowa partners with the Iowa Economic Development Authority on a project to identify Iowa women owned businesses and the barriers they face to growth. The effort follows a 2012 American Express study showing Iowa ranked last in women owned business growth, highlighting local challenges and policy gaps.
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Regents transparency task force weighs online access
A state task force on board of regents transparency suggests online information and public input options, but stops short of proposing open comment times at meetings. The critique argues face to face interaction remains essential for public scrutiny.
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Pomeranz Leads Cedar Rapids Cleanup Effort
Cedar Rapids city manager i Pomeranz drives resident involvement in trash cleanup in public areas amid a downtown survey showing widespread cigarette butt litter. Officials cite personal responsibility and reject blaming the 2008 smoking ban for litter problems.
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Letter debate on county auditor powers and open records
A reader argues the county auditor should freely review bills and records without state open records laws, praising the auditor’s watchdog role and urging respect for fiscal transparency. The letter cites re election, mentions two CPAs and an external firm, and counters critics labeling the auditor suspicious.
Obamacare pitch to millennial voters stirs controversy
Jonah Goldberg challenges young Obama supporters to buy Obamacare coverage despite higher costs and the risk of a death spiral. He cites past Obama victories and warns premiums for a 26-year-old with 30k income could exceed 2,500 annually, with subsidies unclear and incentives shifting as income changes.
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Cities grow people in a reviving housing market
John L. Gann Jr argues that older urban neighborhoods built before World War II offer real advantages for families. Walking access to stores, parks, and schools promotes fitness and independence, while cheaper housing can fund private schooling. suburbs grow grass, cities grow people.
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