Iowa Sunshine Week Highlights Open Government Board
The Iowa Public Information Board provides guidance on open meetings and public records with a training section and contact options. In eight months the board answered 368 inquiries from citizens and officials, aiding access and interpretation of laws.
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Riverside casino plans spark local funding debate Cedar Rapids letter
A Cedar Rapids reader argues Riverside Casino and Golf Resort should reinvest Linn County revenue in local non-profits. The letter links casino funding to flood recovery, praises Cedar Crossing, and opposes religious exemptions in birth control coverage while criticizing climate change talks in Washington.
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Doonesbury and Mallard Fillmore Debate Balance in The Gazette
The Gazette notes Doonesbury on the left and Mallard Fillmore on the right balance each other. The writer expresses hope that Mallard Fillmore’s offensive idiocy will fade as replacements are considered for Doonesbury.
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Enforce Act Faces Lively Debate and Partisan Pushback
Congress grinds through partisan fault lines as House Republicans push the Enforce Act to sue President Obama over immigration, executive actions, and policy. The measure seeks leverage against Obama while critics call it a waste of time with no real work accomplished.
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South Slope Cooperative Faces NLRB Complaint and Calls for Transparency
Cedar Rapids area member Richard Running cites an NLRB field examiner's complaint against South Slope Cooperative and CEO Justyn Miller for alleged 8(a) violations. He urges full transparency, governance reform, and access to financial documents, noting member exits and calls for accountability at the cooperative.
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