Honey Creek Resort in Iowa Faces Financial Struggles and uncertain Future
The Gazette editorial discusses Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake built with 58 million dollars in state backed bonds, opened 2007, and losing nearly 900 thousand in ten months. It notes misaligned objectives, unfinished facilities, and the need for aggressive marketing while urging cautious state action in 2010.
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Iowa
Honey Creek
Rathbun Lake
Central Group
State Lawmak
Hrothgar reform sparks partisan clash and budget jab
A sweeping reform dubbed hrothgar passes Congress with a narrow majority amid harsh GOP opposition. The piece mocks Republicans for blocking measures and highlights a $615,000 grant to UC Santa Cruz for Grateful Dead archive digitization as a counterculture dig.
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Cain
Obama
Republican Party
University of California, Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Jerry Garcia
Pelosi
ACORN
Chiang Kai-shek
Lehman Brothers
Letters condemn lower truck speed limits and praise smart driving
A reader argues against reducing truck speed limits citing safety surveys that show mixed limits worsen risk. The letter urges better driving habits, cites a retired trucker with million miles, and critiques ObamaCare while urging a new representative for Iowa's 2nd District.
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Herman Lenz
Insurance Company
Insurance Institute On Highway Safety
North America
Richard D. Hobbs
Iowa City
Community voices urge unity on Obama era health care progress
Jack Freeman and Pastor Joshua scold party gridlock and call for voters to back reform while condemning Democrats and Republicans alike for alleged harm. The letters reflect concern for health care solutions and political accountability ahead of November elections.
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Obama
Jack Freeman Oelwein
Obamacare and the claim of government control
A critic argues Obamacare is a step toward socialism not healthcare reform. The speaker predicts higher premiums and taxes, citing CBO estimates of penalties and tax effects while warning of a European style system and broader government involvement.
Braley accused of fraud over health care vote
A reader condemns Representative Bruce Braley for supporting a health care bill despite promising not to fund abortion with federal money. The letter cites a Independence town hall and a report of the bill’s passage.
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U.S
Bruce Braley
House of Representatives
Braley
Independence
Health care reform bill benefits and objections
Philip Kaaret argues the health care reform bill, despite opposition, offers protections such as banning insurers from dropping sick customers, a 250 rebate for seniors in the Medicare doughnut hole, and small business tax credits. It also creates insurance exchanges and a Medicare advisory board to curb costs.
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Congress
Medicare
Philip Kaaret
Iowa City
Recovery personnel praise Cedar Rapids flood victims resilience
Recovery personnel commend Cedar Rapids flood victims for resourcefulness perseverance and unity. Officials note victims have endured intense stories and hardships since the 2008 flood while making notable progress in under two years. Craig E. Seeley Jr.
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Cedar Rapids
Craig E. Seeley Jr
City seeks 21 age limit for bars after 10 pm
Opinion column urges Iowa City to ban patrons under 21 from bars after 10 pm. Calls for law change to curb underage drinking and curb bars’ enforcement gaps. Notes past votes, public petitions possible, and cites bar owners and police enforcement concerns. Columnist Jennifer Hemmingsen writes regularly.
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Hallelujah
Iowa City
Connie Champion
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