Tax dispute over Postville plant taxes drags on
Allamakee County and SHF Holdings LLC dispute more than 577000 in back property taxes on the former Agriprocessors plant in Postville. County seeks payment while SHF says the plant was bought free and clear. Outcome may involve court decision or sale to satisfy the bill.
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Agriprocessors
Postville
Allamakee County
SHF Holdings LLC
SHF
Cedar Rapids
Agri Star Meat & Poultry
Agri Star
Secular humanism labeled as murderous religion in letter
Robert Green argues in a June 20 letter that secular humanism is amoral and dangerous. He claims secular guides to morality outperform religious ones and cites historical genocides and abortion figures to support his view.
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Robert Green
Supreme Court
Iowa coach target sparks Big Ten hiring debate
A Cedar Rapids letter argues for hiring Jim White as a male softball coach at Big Ten level, praising his work ethic and influence on players while noting local ties to Clear Creek Amana and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Big Ten
Gary Barta
University of Iowa
Jim White
Clear Creek Amana
Hawkeye
Rubashkin sentence sparks debate over prosecutorial zeal
Rabbi Menachem Genack of OU Kosher defends the company and argues the 27 year prison term for Sholom Rubashkin reflects overzealous prosecution. The piece criticizes the May 2008 raid, asset forfeiture threats, and restrictive sale processes that harmed the Rubashkin business and regional economy.
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Sholom Rubashkin
Agriprocessors
Postville
Rubashkin
Menachem Genack
OU Kosher
Oupr
When to silence cell phones in daily life
Tom Einster of Marion, an assistant professor at Kirkwood Community College, argues for quiet zones in gyms and public spaces. He recalls a 2001 New York Times piece by Jacqueline Marks about separating cell phones from workouts and urges face to face interaction over constant connectivity.
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New York Times
Jacqueline Marks
New York
Cape Cod
Arizona
Tom Einster
Marion
Kirkwood Community College
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