Iowa Officials Debated English Bill and Budget Fix
The editorial discusses Gov. Tom Vilsack signing a $121.7 million budget adjustment and leaving political faults in a contentious process. It notes Iowa’s official English measure, 26 states with English as official language, and compares budget strategies with other states’ shortfalls while praising Iowa’s divided government dynamics.
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Vilsack
Iowa
Indiana
Minnesota
Tom Villace
Sledding on campus hill draws crowds despite snow
Snow did not deter crowds at Washington High School's Cedar Rapids sledding hill where families braved the winter blast. The packed parking lot hinted at easy access despite snowy streets, a contrast to a regular school day when a closure would dominate TV news.
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Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Taxation as tyranny and the right to keep what we earn
Larry R. Johnson of Cedar Rapids argues that tax levels have risen beyond reason and asks where the line between government needs and individual rights lies. He notes historic quotes on taxation, cites Tax Freedom Day trends, and urges focus on what Americans are allowed to keep rather than what is taken.
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Jean-Baptist Colbert
France
Louis XIV
America
Thomas Paine
Brooks Adams
John Quincy Adams
Atlantic
Adams
Martin Gross
Internal Revenue Manual
U.S. Treasury
William E. Simon
James Bovard
Envisioning Expanded IRAs Over 401(k) Pensions
A Gazette editorial proposes federal action to allow employees to place nonmatching 401(k) funds into an expanded IRA. Under the plan workers could redirect 10 percent of salary beyond matching toward an expanded IRA, gaining full investment control with continued tax deferral and portability, while employers incur no extra cost.
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Gazette
Mike Deupree
Cal Thomas
The
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Cedar Rapids memories rise from old landmarks and losses
A reader recalls Cedar Rapids in the 1940s and 50s with Danceland Armor Cedar Acres and Roller Rink along with drive in theaters and Union Depot. The piece laments losing beloved sites to progress and questions what future generations will recall and cherish.
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Cedar Rapids
Danceland
Armor
Cedar Acres
Union Depot
Gazette invites public letters and columns submission
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature and daytime phone number with address not published. 300 word limit per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length up to 650 words. Submissions to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 email gazedit fyiowa com
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chelsea case: Father ignored in teen pregnancy worry
A reader criticizes the handling of Baby Chelsea case arguing the teen mother’s father should be charged for non support. The writer questions why the mother bears jail risk while the father faces no charge.
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Chelsea
Storm prep advice from Iowa: upgrade your food purchases
A humorous exhortation urges residents to skip common pantry items and instead buy premium foods like steak exotic vegetables and expensive wine when a snowstorm is forecast. It emphasizes valuing moments and enjoying life in winter Iowa.
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Iowa
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