Attorney General Defends State in Branstad Unions Case
A reader argues Bonnie Campbell acted properly in opposing Gov Branstad in the state employee bargaining dispute. The letter credits Campbell with accurate legal opinion and cites past budget vetoes, layoffs, and court rulings as evidence of Branstad's responsibility for state finances and the impact on 4700 workers.
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Branstad
District Court
Supreme Court
Harkin Drops Presidential Bid Amid Hokum Critique
The writer baselessly blames Tom Harkin for failing to gain national fame, arguing his campaign offered hollow rhetoric. They note a reported campaign debt of about 300000 dollars and claim his team could not manage funds, questioning Washington ambitions.
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Tom Harkin
Webster
Harkin
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George Herbert Walker Bush
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Editorial Letter Urges 70 Percent Bond Approval Threshold
Richard Hinsenbrock of Clermont argues in a letter that property owners should set a 70 percent threshold for public bond issues, contending non-owners vote and tax others. He cites Iowa school bond reuse and asserts property owners deserve protection and a higher threshold.
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Iowa
Richard Hinsenbrock
Clermont
Confused Explanation of World War II and Israel Conflict
A fragmented account describes Hitler rising in Germany, Yugoslav tensions, and claims of mass killings. It then discusses the UN and US handling of Israel, land divisions, and Arab-Israeli wars, ending with questions about understanding the history.
Representative Nielsen backs $100 minivan tax in Iowa
Lee Malone of Center Point criticizes Joyce Nielsen for supporting Rep Kay Chapman’s bill imposing a $100 annual minivan tax. He cites a $2.8 million hit to Iowa family budgets and calls for new leadership as the Statehouse struggles with budgeting.
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Joyce Nielsen
Six Day Old Baby Killed Allegedly By Mother Raises Outcry
Community reacts with shock to reports that a six day old infant was killed, with speculation about potential involvement by the mother. The question prompts discussions on the family tragedy and broader judicial implications while noting anonymous local concerns.
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Supreme Court
Harding Middle School Earns FINE Award for Team 8B
Mike and Deb Schaldecker of 4508 Ozark St NE praise Harding Middle School and its Team 8B for exceptional attention to their daughter. They credit the staff with solving problems, showing care, and encouraging active parental involvement to boost student success.
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Harding Middle School
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Deb Schaldecker
Ozark St. NE
Weather and lunar standstill linked to drought theory
Gerald Baker cites Paul Handler theory linking El Nino and drought to Mt Pinatubo eruptions and lunar standstill cycles. He notes historical patterns in 1877 78 and 1931 32, and mentions Hawkins Stonehenge Decoded and possible weather prediction links. Weather science remains unsettled.
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University of Illinois
Paul Handler
Farm Journal
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Handler
California
Gerald Hawkins
Gerald Baker
Cedar Falls
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Opinions
The Gazette prints readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions by other readers and reserves space for responses.
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