Branstad vetoes 13 million for county mental health programs
The Gazette critiques Governor Branstad for vetoing 13 million in supplemental funding for county mental health programs amid Iowa’s redesign. It notes bipartisan support and warns the move may impair local services before the new health program begins in January, increasing anxiety for providers and vulnerable residents.
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University of Iowa
Branstad
Iowa
House
Senate
Letters praise quality Cedar Rapids markers and Czech exhibit
The writer urges Cedar Rapids garden centers to switch to Bio-Markers from MCG BioComposites, praising local production and criticizing imports. A separate letter congratulates the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library on its new permanent exhibit Faces of Freedom and praises Gail Naughton and staff.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River Garden Center
MCG BioComposites, LLC
China
National
Wisconsin
Anamosa
Gail Naughton
Sarah Meredith Livingston
University of Wisconsin
A Teacher Worth More Than Neymar in Public Debate
The piece argues that despite Brazil hosting major sports events, public works and education suffer. It compares Neymar’s fame and high salary to teachers’ value, questions stadium subsidies, and notes tax-exempt bonds and public cost behind arenas like Cowboys Stadium and Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Neymar
Neymar da Silva Santos
Tony Romo
Romo
Dallas Cowboys
Arlington
Lucas Oil
Colts
Community response to flooding teaches boy valuable lessons
Quentin Stanerson recalls helping sandbag efforts in Central City Troy Mills and nearby towns. Dozens of volunteers including locals from Alburnett and North Linn filled bags, donated water and food, and showed up without prompting. The experience impressed his 6 year old son Jack and underscored community solidarity.
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Cedar Rapids
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Alburnett
Troy Mills
North Linn
Troy
North-Linn
Mike Hageman
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