Editorial urges restoring fairness in Iowa business incentives
The Iowa General Assembly faces pressure to rethink targeted Ipsco incentives amid concerns over unequal treatment of existing Iowa firms. While recycling tax breaks benefited several companies, Ipsco’s 72 million 20 year package sparked calls from IABI to level the playing field and avoid blank checks to newcomers as the state seeks economic recovery. Iowa businesses deserve fair treatment and a timely fix before another legislative session ends.
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry
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City council signs off on bid policy push again
The memorandum urges the City Auditor's Office to define when quotes or bids are needed for city purchases. Prompted by news of 27.50 per gallon sewer solvent costs, the move targets improved bidding while critics argue over the solvent contents and prices. The commentary recalls the Roger Commission and Jensen controversy and urges open voting over secret sign offs.
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Maggie Jensen
Roger
Jensen
Controversial Critique of Joycelyn Elders in Wonderland
A columnist attacks Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders for promoting sex education and homosexual rights. The piece likens her to Mandela, condemns her views on abortion and condoms, and argues she should be fired for policy missteps and moral stance.
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Elders
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Dr. Elders
Mandela
Surgeon General
the Advocate
Clinton
Whitewater
Advocate
Amana Society Health Plan Cuts Costs Through Prevention
Amana Society Inc. employees voluntarily test blood pressure sugar triglycerides cholesterol height and weight. Those meeting four of five standards lower the deductible from 500 1000 to 100. If not tested they keep the higher deductible. A wellness program with cash for gear and fitness clubs supports improvements. In 1993 costs dropped nearly 10 percent and continue downward without government involvement.
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Amana Society Inc
Chiropractors and vaccines spark debate in Iowa City
Luke Granfield editor argues for alternative vaccine information while criticizing medical establishments. He cites pertussis death rates pre vaccine and post 1984 case figures, and notes court rulings against the AMA and others. He urges openness to holistic health and toxic protein exposure concerns.
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Luke Granfield
Tiger Tribe Holistic Health
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Nurses defend care at St Luke's Hospital amid union debate
Patty Shaffer R N from Alburnett writes in defense of St Luke's nurses. She confirms fifteen years of service in multiple units and the oncology team, praising colleagues for compassionate, high quality care under stress and denying unsafe conditions.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke’s
Patty Shaffer R.N. Alburnett
Subject Verb Agreement in Newswriting Through the Ages
The author argues for strict subject verb agreement across journalism and schooling, citing examples from a restaurant review and prominent papers. He notes common errors like they is and he are, contrasts with correct forms, and shares anecdotes about old and modern usage.
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Iowa
He is not a chemist says a March story on firefighting
Fred Grandy recounts burns from a passenger lighting a helium balloon with a cigarette in a March 20 Gazette account. The piece notes helium is inert and does not burn, while questioning his expertise on health care and possible governorship.
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Fred Grandy
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