Community shifts and regional plans mark Cedar County notes
Keota faces store closure after five years of service to about 1000 residents. Investors raise funds to sustain local grocery service, hoping a new grocer arrives. Tipton proffers a six-town regional police proposal to cut costs with round the clock patrols. East Iowa thanks Roger Vincent, Quaker Oats plant manager, for keeping the plant open and guiding renewal efforts in Le Mars.
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Roger
Keota
Building Investors Inc
Cedar County
Tipton
Roger Hakeman
Mechanicsville
Stanwood
Iowa
Quaker Oats
Roger Vincent
le Mars
Vincent
Seniors should make their own choices on Medicare drug coverage
The debate over adding prescription drugs to Medicare pits free market ideas against government programs. Critics fear higher costs and taxes, while proponents argue for market incentives and managed care to reduce spending. The core issue is empowering seniors to choose while ensuring long term sustainability.
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Congress
Medicare
Bush
Harkin and Jepsen in line jump compare as ethics issue rises
The piece links Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and Roger Jepsen over line jumping at Reagan National Airport and a Washington express lane dispute. It notes Jim Warren of the Chicago Tribune and quotes an aide defending Harkin. It also mentions a separate local education board decision and Bob Mullally's release from a short prison term tied to data breaches.
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Tom Harkin
Reagan National Airport
Washington, D.C
Iowa Democrat
Jim Warren
Chicago Tribune
Warren
Washington Post
Harkin
Iowa
Roger Jepsen
Jepsen
Grant Wood
No Child Left Behind style initiative proposals outlined
Joseph McCormick of Coralville argues for accountability across services. He promotes no excuses measures demanding grade level reading, fixed cars, higher healthcare rates, stricter crime action, fire response, sanitation collections, and no unsolved issues to improve society.
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Sanitation
Joseph McCormick
Coralville
Iowans Press Candidates on Ethanol Energy Bill
Mike Gronstal argues for a comprehensive energy policy with ethanol as a core element. He urges Bush and Senate Republicans to push a bill delivering ethanol expansion, lower gas prices, and renewable electricity, while noting improvements are needed. Council Bluffs.
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Senate
Bush
White House
Mike Gronstal
Democratic
Council Bluffs
Iowa fireworks sales spark calls for legalization
The piece argues Iowa should legalize fireworks for Independence Day celebrations. It notes current limits favor neighboring Wisconsin and Missouri, cites safety gains since the 1930s, and quotes Rep. Ed Fallon urging constituents to lobby lawmakers. The author laments travel 66 miles to buy fireworks.
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Wisconsin
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