Vision Iowa and Cedar Rapids Future Growth
Tom Saxen of Cedar Rapids argues for a vibrant economic base to boost Cedar Rapids and the Corridor. He cites Vision Iowa and public private partnerships, urges inclusive leadership with business and labor, reviews tax incentives, and highlights local models like Coralville and the Fifteen in 5 initiative. He urges active civic leadership for a brighter city future.
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Iowa
Vision
Des Moines Register
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Science Station
Chamber of Commerce
Priority One
Chamber
Greater Cedar Rapids Community
Social Security Buzz and Chilean System Comparisons
The piece argues that Chile’s Social Security mirrors the U S system in key ways and criticizes Republican stance. It suggests diverting 10 percent of wages into 401k or IRA accounts with a base payment, and notes Chile’s restriction on withdrawing funds versus U S rules. The author contends Social Security should remain a base retirement nest egg.
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Chile
United States
Republican Party
U.S
Social Security Management
Readers call for fair reporting on Social Security and UK events
A reader urges more balanced coverage of Social Security and the British fiasco, questioning why positive actions by Wal-Mart and Sam's Club receive little publicity and asking for fairer journalistic treatment.
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Wal-Mart
Sam’s Club
Wal-Mart described in fine print after Medicaid figures
A reader cites a March front page story highlighting 845 Iowa Wal-Mart employees on Medicaid out of 17 000. The letter questions the ratio of other firms listed and notes many part timers and students among staff.
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Wal-Mart
Iowa
Wal- Mart
Children’s Hospital of
Sam’s Club
Englert Civic Theatre progress earns reader praise
Janie Yates of Iowa City writes that the Englert Theatre will be renamed The Englert Civic Theatre and will involve community groups. She notes the Iowa City Community Theatre’s $40,000 contribution will be part of the project and expresses relief over box office accessibility.
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Englert
Englert Theatre
Iowa City Community Theatre
Community Friends
Edna Englert
Englert Civic Theatre
Footsiters
Bravo
Tam
Janie Yates
Iowa City
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Biaggis
Ristorante Italiano
Collins Road
Biaggis.com
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Choo
Mgrith Yponntiac
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Jeep
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Nates
Freelon
USA Today
TICKE
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Oelisa and
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Eye & Surgeons A Associates, NC
OPN Architects, Inc
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