DNR Budget Cuts Face Iowa’s Environment Says Johnson
Paul Johnson urges lawmakers to resist cuts to the Department of Natural Resources as Iowa faces funding decisions. He notes the DNR’s broad duties from fish and wildlife to water and air quality while highlighting environmental gains and risks, including erosion and nutrient runoff, if funding shrinks. Johnson warns of possible new wildlife incursions from neighboring states and emphasizes the need for room beyond crops and livestock.
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Decorah
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Iowa
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Iowa considers more sales tax exemptions amid funeral costs
The Iowa Legislature weighs adding exemptions for bottled water caskets and tombstones and environmental lab services to sales tax rules. Committees in Ways and Means and Appropriations review three bills aimed at easing costs tied to death and burial. Cremation remains tax exempt, while funeral home services are already exempt as professional services.
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Corporations Should Pay Their Fair Share of Taxes
Gary L. Mayden argues corporate tax revenue has fallen from 23 percent in 1966 to 10.1 percent in 1999 and suggests closing loopholes would boost individual tax relief. He cites FSCs tax havens transfer pricing and liquidation methods as key losses and notes the burden falls on shareholders employees customers and suppliers.
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U.S
Campaign 2000: Call for accountability in school infrastructure
A Gazette editorial accuses the school board and superintendent of mismanagement citing long board tenures, scarce bond issues since 1989, and failure to inform taxpayers of needs. The writer asserts the public deserved better stewardship and calls for change to fund infrastructure.
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Dennis Kral
Susan McDermott
Douglas Henderson
Ron Olson
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Ice folly sparks Cedar Rapidians imagination satire
A reader imagines Parks Commissioner Dale Todd reframing the Albatross Ice Folly as a tavern after St Patrick s Day. The piece teases local politics and rivalry between Paddy and Bohemian communities and mocks a rink built on sand rather than concrete.
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Dale Todd
Todd
Gazette Letter Policy Says Letters Must Include Contact
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Test of Basic Hog Sense on Iowa farming brain drain
Editorial and analysis argue over whether farming is a historical pattern or merely a business. The piece critiques corporate farming, environmental harm, and the Iowa Business Council stance on small towns, urging input from Iowa’s young minds who have not yet left.
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Lowa
Ralph Klemme
Iowa Business Council
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