Women’s teams. Iowa State UNI reach NCAA tourney
The University of Iowa Iowa State University and the upstart University of Northern Iowa women join UNI men in the NCAA tournament as play opens. Also noted is the Plain Language Act approved by the House requiring plain language in federal publications. Cedar Rapids K9 Marco and Officer Al Fear recover 500 pounds of marijuana valued at $500000 during a routine business check, part of an ongoing investigation.
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Iowa
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al Fear
HUD audit flags 10.3 million disaster payments to Cedar Rapids firms
Inspector General review finds HUD disaster payments to Cedar Rapids small businesses lacked procedure compliance and inadequate monitoring by state. No evident widespread fraud yet risks public confidence. Officials urged to prevent wrongful repayment by eligible businesses. Veterans benefits appeals also reportedly denied at high rate, affecting Iowans.
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HUD
Cedar Rapids
Hold tight to scriptures amid political storm
A March 13 death of Colleen Hernden is noted alongside opinion about scripture in political discourse. The piece mentions letters criticizing scriptural truths, quotes John 7 24 and John 1 14, and discusses religious faith amid political divides. It references Alliant's 2010 proposed electricity rate increases and Iowa Utilities Board actions.
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Bible
Iowa
Jesus
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Iowa Utilities Board
TUB
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IUB
Senators urged to oppose pay hike and health bill
A reader urges West Branch officials to oppose an interim rate hike by utility firms and calls for action against a large health care bill. The letter argues the bill would create a $940 billion spending load, widen deficits, and trigger new taxes and Medicare cuts, urging constituents to contact their representatives.
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Congressional Budget Office
Congress
93 year old enjoys SaPaDaPaSo parade
A son and wife took their 93 year old mother to the SaPaDaPaSo St Patrick’s Day parade. From a wheelchair vantage at Second Street and Third Avenue SE she viewed the event. Crowds handed out beads and the lady received five strings of beads from young bystanders.
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Second Street
Third Avenue SE
Mom
Two Americas frame fuels ongoing Edwards debate
The essay argues the two Americas concept keeps Edwards divided while noting many leaders embrace the idea. It contrasts liberal aims for health care and rights with a skeptical view of government overreach and argues the divide will persist amid calls from Tea Party, FDR era reflections, and Sowell referenced ideas.
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Ideas to Fix the Postal Service Reforms From a Retired Carrier
James R. Kane of Cedar Rapids argues for five day delivery and reduced post office closures to cut losses. He cites management flaws, overreliance on planes, and costly bonus programs while defending door delivery and low theft rates. He notes decade of service and union leadership.
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James R. Kane
Cedar Rapids
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