Trash problem needs all Iowans to act now
The Gazette urges greater personal responsibility to curb roadside litter as Adopt-A-Highway groups decline. Litter removal costs rose 53 percent to nearly $750,000 in six years, while rural volunteer recruitment falters. Cedar Rapids uses two programs to engage residents with home cleanup goals and a I 380 Interstate Cleanup event.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Kiwanis Club of
Maquoketa
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Pomeranz
Sam’s Club
Kenny Day
Kirkwood Community College
Fishermen urge more access to Lake Macbride and criticise lawmakers
A letter argues fishermen deserve greater Lake Macbride access and questions subcommittee delays on related bills. It cites local efforts to support the economy and proposes volunteers to help with lake upkeep, while condemning federal actions and urging accountability. The writer praises Juli and Jack Hardin for helping in a Paris-related incident.
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Department of Natural Resources
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Juli Hardin
Paris
France
Hardins
Iowa
Juli
Marion
Jules
Cedar Rapids couple help teen in France debit card fix
A Cedar Rapids couple aided a 17 year old on a two week France trip when her debit card failed and cash was nearly gone. After banking efforts failed, the trio sought solutions and the sister relayed updates from the scene.
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France
Cedar Rapids
Bold Iowa property tax reform sought by business group
Iowa business leaders urge bold permanent property tax reform this session. Senate leader Mike Gronstal opposes the House bill that Gov Branstad backs, arguing it shifts taxes and may punish homeowners. The plan aims to avert a 1.2 billion tax increase over eight years and protect homeowners from raises.
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House
Americans For Prosperity
AFPIA
Gronstal
Terry Branstad
Komen Debacle Triggers Calls for CEO Resignation and Reform
The Komen saga shows leadership weakness after the Planned Parenthood funding reversal. A watchdog movement pressures the founder CEO to step down, while affiliates face upheaval and a canceled annual gala. The piece notes past fundraising strength and ongoing public scrutiny.
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Georgia
Planned Parenthood
Handel
Inar Komen
Komen
U.S
Cliff Stearns
Florida
Stand Your Ground Debates Haunt Hooded Quiet Streets
In Iowa and Florida the line between suspect and victim fuels debate as Stand Your Ground laws loom. The piece recalls Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman, hoodie incidents, and civil reactions while urging broader reflection on bias and safety.
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Neighborhood Watch
Trayvon Martin
Martin
Iowa
Senate
Matt Windschitl
Missouri Valley
University of Iowa
Virginia Tech
Zimmerman
Trayvon
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