Iowa House considers updating old constitutional phrasing
The Iowa Legislature debates House Joint Resolution 5 to repeal “no idiot or insane person” voting ban and replace it with “a person adjudged mentally incompetent” In 2003 the measure passed both chambers and voters may decide in November 2006 The sponsor Rep Pam Jochum highlights advances aiding inclusion of mental health and intellectual disability communities.
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World treasures on display at region museums
Regional museums host international artifacts and ancient relics. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art features over 200 Etruscan and Roman items from coins to frescoes. The National Czech & Slovak Museum showcases Prague pieces not seen in the United States before. The Masonic Museum presents 4000 to 5000 year old relics and Egypt and Babylonian artifacts. The University of Northern Iowa hosts SUE the Tyrannosaurus replica. The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History highlights Iowa’s geological formation.
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Parks commissioner clarifies tax remarks and pronunciation concerns
The Cedar Rapids budget hearing discussion included the dispute over a statement about taxes with the parks commissioner denying any talk of tax raises. He argues reporters misquoted and notes broad concerns about federal deficits and Chinese financing of U S war efforts while referencing Greenspan.
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Japan
City budget tightens as $300,000 cuts hit parks
In a string of budget notes the official cites $300,000 in park cuts over two years and demands departments hold line on costs including new equipment and capital projects. He highlights health care cost pressures in a mostly unionized workforce and vows to fight misquotes while urging accurate public reporting for informed city decisions.
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Debate over Iowa Values Fund critics say it underdelivers
The Gazette editorial contends the Iowa Values Fund largely works, while critics point to a Wells Fargo subsidy and questions about wage impacts. The piece argues for accountability to ensure better pay and local benefit from economic development programs. It also reviews ethics and tax issues raised by the Cedar Rapids Chamber mailing and taxes. The letter writer supports meth precursor controls as a public safety measure to protect families.
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Iowa Public Health Director Backs 80-Cent Tobacco Tax Increase
Mary Mincer Hansen, director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, argues for an 80 cent per pack tax raise to cut adult and youth smoking, save Medicaid costs, and boost health funding. She cites health benefits, projected quit rates, and statewide polls while noting Illinois and Minnesota moves.
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