Water quality reform hinges on flexible plans and local districts
Francis Thicke argues nitrate levels rise despite billions invested. He proposes a water quality model like soil conservation plans, fitted to farms via local districts, with technical help and targeted funding to meet Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals. He is a soil scientist and Fairfield farmer.
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Readers debate casino plans and highway funding in Iowa letters
A Cedar Rapids reader questions mayoral interest in a casino, urging focus on shared public projects. Other letters praise the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team and VA Hospital staff, and discuss fuel tax credits and road funding, arguing drivers and nonresidents should bear costs for rural roads and bridges.
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Paying with lovin' at McDonald's inspires lyrical tribute
Lenore Skenazy reports on a playful McDonald’s campaign to “Pay with Lovin’” where customers perform kind acts in exchange for a free meal. The piece riffs with song and pop culture references, ending with a note on the columnist and contact info.
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Cedar Rapids Public School Board Names Buck Superintendent
The Cedar Rapids Community School District selected Brad Buck from the Iowa Department of Education as its next superintendent after a closed search. Officials defended secrecy while noting a near 230000 first year salary and ongoing federal investigations into racial disparities.
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