Grassley backs five-year wind energy tax credit extension
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley promotes the Bipartisan Renewable Efficient Energy with Zero Effluent Act to extend the wind production tax credit for five years. He notes wind energy costs fell over 80 percent, highlighting Iowa’s 20 wind facilities and four more online soon as part of expanding renewable power nationwide.
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Tournament schedule shows cross country venue shifts across regions
The piece notes NCAA tournament travel patterns as teams from the East and West are sent far from home. It highlights Temple versus Penn State in Atlanta UCLA versus USC in Philadelphia and Georgetown versus Maryland in Anaheim with Boise as a distant hub and concerns about home court advantage for both men and women.
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Sickness of the hour is heterophobia, a Cedar Rapids letter
Elder Derrick E. Davis rebukes a secret letter accusing him of homophobia. He argues homosexuality is sin per Scripture and labels the prevailing fear as heterophobia, urging repentance and stressing preaching to souls, not people. He names Bethel AME Church in Cedar Rapids.
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Editorial Doubts on the 22nd Amendment and Despotism
The letter argues the 22nd Amendment is unnecessary and defends FDR era policy. It asserts presidents could abuse power without term limits, cites figures like Harry Hopkins and Alger Hiss, and criticizes later presidents while accusing political elites of control.
Debate on State Sales Tax Increase and Its Impact
A letter argues against raising the state sales tax to six cents to cut property taxes. It targets big landowners and corporations, questions the school funding rationale, notes the prior temporary penny tax, and urges readers to contact their representatives to oppose HF197.
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Cedar Rapids Welcomes New Ballpark For Family Fun
Julie Alvarez of Cedar Rapids says the new ballpark will bring affordable family entertainment, modern conveniences, and more time together. She notes the old park served well but the upcoming venue promises comfortable seats shorter concession lines and frequent return visits.
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Alliant Energy urged to trim trees with care along Cedar Valley Trail
Cedar Rapids resident David L Wolf asks Alliant Energy and Trees Forever to limit vegetation removal along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. He urges leaving well rooted trees to avoid erosion and preserve green space for non motorized traffic while ensuring power line clearance. He thanks the company for past trail support.
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Wrong priorities and rising costs spark budget questions
Reader questions city payroll raises and college tuition with spring break spending. The letter cites Cedar Rapids budget priorities and asks how airfare to Florida and other destinations is funded, seeking cost details for travel. It urges better fiscal focus.
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