Refugee family finds welcome through Linn County faith groups
John Derryberry notes how Family Promise of Linn County and local churches united to support a Congolese refugee family. Translators from St Paul United Methodist African National Program and meals from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church helped the family feel at home within five days, proving compassionate care across language barriers.
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St. Wenceslaus
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Community letters on education funding and Fourth of July fireworks
A reader laments Iowa education funding under Governor Reynolds citing eight years of underfunding and criticizes the push for historic K 12 investments. Another writer blasts Marion fireworks tents and noise, urging adherence to law and limiting celebrations to allowed hours.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Susan Blocker
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Noyance
Iowa needs constitutional limits to rein in spending and cut taxes
Guest column argues Iowa should adopt a constitutional spending limit to curb growth and support tax reform. It cites North Carolina’s tax relief and spending restraint, recommends a per person spending cap, and urges lawmakers to pass amendments to secure lower tax rates and stronger fiscal protections for Iowans.
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Iowa
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Bev Perdue
North Carolina
Kim Reynolds
Legislative Republicans
Towans
Net neutrality under threat as FCC repeal takes effect
The FCC vote to end 2015 net neutrality rules faces ongoing battles as providers begin tolls and zero rating plans. Concerns rise over higher costs, throttling, and blocked sites, with nonprofits and consumers urging protections while lawmakers face midterm pressure. Local comments highlight consumer vigilance and potential widespread changes to internet access.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
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Etsy
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