Sales tax for schools discussed in Iowa city politics
Officials in Des Moines could trigger a local option sales tax vote for schools under a new state law. Cedar Rapids and Sioux City use different approaches while Woodbury County faces first polls Aug. 11. observers doubt the Cedar Rapids stance will drive a statewide move.
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Former East German swimmers and athletes admit steroid use
Three former East Germany stars reveal they suspect medals were won with illegal medications. Carola Beraktschjan, Christine Sommer and Andreas Krieger say team doctors frequently provided pills and injections amid a culture of performance enhancement.
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Carola Nitschke Beraktschjan
Christine Knacke Sommer
Adreas Krieger
Europe
German Information Center
New York
Beraktschian
Sommer
Confederation of three democracies could curb China says Gary Filosa
Gary Filosa argues that a democratic bloc of India Pakistan and Bangladesh, allied with Japan, would counter Beijing’s influence. He asserts sanctions favor China and urges U S support for a three-nation confederation funded by trade surpluses to build free economies and deter a military buildup. He frames the issue as a defense of liberty and regional balance.
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Readers sound off on Cedar Rapids sales tax vote
Mixed letters to the Gazette critique local option sales tax. Citizens urge public input, fault leaders, and call for better leadership and teamwork in Cedar Rapids amid the defeated tax vote and ongoing public debate.
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Cedar Rapids
David A. Bequeaith
Clancey
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State urged to aid troubled youth and improve child welfare
James Hoel argues for comprehensive reform of Iowa child welfare, noting 277 children await group or residential care and praising a Cedar Rapids program with 90 percent truancy reduction. He backs school based supervision in middle schools, seeks funding for 36 psychiatric beds, and calls on lawmakers to act despite GOP resistance. Ro Foege urges legislative will.
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Cedar Rapids
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Independence Mental Health Institute
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Mount Vernon
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