Amendment lives on as issue in 1906 budget debate
The balanced budget amendment remains a political flashpoint with a fall vote anticipated. Supporters argue it would force spending restraint, while opponents caution it misuses the tool and could harm entitlements. Debates include leaders like Grassley, Exon, and Kerrey weighing the best path to fiscal balance.
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Pastor urges Wadena to reject festival over fears
North Iowa pastor speaks against a planned Wadena Rock Festival anniversary event. He and others urge residents to voice concern at the City Council meeting, noting a prior commitment keeps him from attending due to a three day conference in Chicago.
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21st century phone trolling hits Cedar Rapids pastor
Retired Presbyterian pastor the Rev. Ted Lilley, 88, reports nonstop calls every 15 minutes after his number was mixed with a fax line. He cannot explain the disturbance, notes a computer age mix up, and hopes the calls stop once his number is resolved.
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Senate rejects death penalty in Iowa 39-11 vote
The Iowa Senate votes 39 to 11 against reinstating the death penalty amid a heated debate. Gov. Branstad says public support remains strong and predicts it will return, while opponents cite cost deterrence and risk of bias as reasons for current defeat.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Michael Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Merlin Bartz
Grafton
Colonial Bakery to Close in Cedar Rapids After 66 Years
Colonial bakery will shut its Cedar Rapids plant on April 30 after producing millions of loaves since opening in 1929 at 400 Eighth St SE. More than 100 workers will lose jobs, and the facility will end a longtime downtown bread-making era.
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