Hiawatha lawsuit leads Linn County planning changes
The city of Hiawatha won a ruling on whether a majority present or a majority of full membership dictates quorum for plan adoption. The Linn County Regional Planning Commission now shifts powers to three main committees and schedules four yearly full meetings with updated by law safeguards.
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City of
Hiawatha
Commission
Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Ansel Chapman
Executive
Metro
Nonmetro
Linn County Municipalities Assn
Picket bill opposition targets situs picketing in labor clash
National groups led by the National Right To Work Committee and United States Chamber of Commerce oppose situs picketing legislation as a threat to union power. They warn the bill erodes labor gains, touting ads and a $1 million PR push to sway vulnerable senators. The proposal would limit picketing to lawful methods, protect construction workers' rights, and ensure equal treatment for construction and nonconstruction unions. The coalition cites leaders Chuck Swore and Robert Carson and lists 1211 Wiley boulevard SW.
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National Right To Work Committee
United States Chamber of Commerce
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc
Right To Work Committee
Herb Berkowitz
Berkowitz
Chuck Swore
C.R. Building & Construction Trades Council
Afl-Cio
Robert Carson
Hawkeye Labor Council
Wiley Boulevard
Farmers urge halt to oil pipelines cutting across farmland
A Buchanan and Linn county reader voices distress over Minnesota Pipeline Co and Dome of Canada plans to route through prime farmland. They warn of soil disruption tile damage and loss of property, urging citizens to write to lawmakers and attend April 13 informational meetings to stop the projects.
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Minnesota Pipeline Co
Cottage Grove
Minn
Linn County
Buchanan County
Dome of Canada
Dome
Commerce Commission
Minnesota
Clark
Culver
Grassley
Carter
Marion City Hall
Buchanan
Letter prompts reflection on slow progress for minority groups
A reader recalls publishing a letter about minority representation in Cedar Rapids police and fire departments. The piece sparked hate mail but led to a human relations council and minority housing chair roles on city committees. The writer now asks if those who urged slowing down were correct, after about twenty years.
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Cedar Rapids
Fire Department
Council On Human Relations
Scientists and Creationists Debate Teaching Evolution
A writer argues creation theory should be taught alongside evolution in public schools. He notes recent scientific work by creationists, claims solid arguments exist, and urges teachers to present alternatives so students can decide for themselves what to believe.
Critique of a Gazette skate stunt photo caption
A reader condemns a Wednesday picture of a boy jumping a three foot barrier on a skateboard without protective gear. The letter argues the image risks influence, notes the jumper is 19 year old Mitch Childress of Memphis, and questions the caption claiming five years of practice.
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Mitch Childress
Memphis
Tenn
Critics vs the Iowa Commission for the Blind sparks debate
Kenneth Jernigan, head of the Iowa Commission for the Blind, attacks critics while facing a governor's office meeting. He defends the agency amid charges of conflict of interest with the National Federation of the Blind. A May White House conference on the handicapped illustrates organized power versus individual voices.
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Kenneth Jernigan
Iowa Commission For the Blind
WMT Radio
Governor’s Office
Jernigan
Commission For the Blind
National Federation of the Blind
For the Blind
Iowa
Iowa Commission
Commission
Washington
Des Moines
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Archer
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SHACK
Radio Shack
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1St Ave. S.E
16Th Ave. S.W
Owa City
2Nd St
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