Celebration Barn founder keeps the charity spirit alive
Dick Schwab hosts weddings and fundraisers at Celebration Barn on his Johnson County farm to aid local charities. The county board initially denied his permit but later allowed events through October while plans for Celebration Farm progress. Schwab emphasizes the venue as a utility and beauty open to neighbors and the public.
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Dick Schwab
Johnson County
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Schwab
Johnson County Board of Adjustment
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Allo Schwab
Celebration Farm
Highway 1
Morse Road
Lowa City
Solon
Letter to the editor on same sex marriage in Iowa
Kathryn Kilbourn of Cedar Rapids argues against restricting rights by ballot. She cites history of interracial marriage laws, condemns bigotry, and asserts equal civil rights for all regardless of religious beliefs.
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Cynthia Malone
Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa
van der Plaats
Kathryn Kilbourn
Cedar Rapids
Letters locate the one person who’s happy Sunday after might now be free
A reader letter expresses relief at a potential end to the NFL lockout, claiming one person’s happiness may reflect broader fan relief and pending resolution. The piece hints at scheduling questions and postponed games tied to the labor dispute.
Iowa could profit by being Internet tax free
A letter argues Iowa should declare itself Internet tax free to attract retailers from high tax states and relocate headquarters and distribution centers. The writer estimates hundreds of millions in new tax revenue from relocations, while noting unions and public workers deserve respect for safety training and benefits negotiated in contracts.
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Lowa
Iowa
U.S
Jim Leverington
Fayette
OSHA
Water protection switch seen as costly mistake
Iowa lawmakers push shifting water quality protection from the DNR to the Dept of Agriculture. Secretary Bill Northey says IDALS will partner with farmers not police. The piece argues water quality belongs to all residents and critiques farming practices that threaten streams and water.
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Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Bill Northey
Kill Team Morlock Sentenced in Afghan Murder Case
Army Specialist Jeremy Morlock, 23, received 24 years after pleading guilty to murder for his role in a kill team that killed three unarmed Afghans. He described reflection on losing his moral compass as trials continue for others led by Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs.
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Jeremy Morlock
U.S
Morlock
der Spiegel
Afghanistan
Spc
Calvin Gibbs
Ian
Gibbs
Chain of Command
Harry Tunnell
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Dove Bill Moves Fast Through Legislature With Crossbreeding Tactics
Opinion: Iowa dove hunting bill sailed from Senate through rapid passage after unusual crossbreeding with a raccoon bill. Observes procedural shortcuts and political maneuvering, warns lawmakers may repeat tactics on future issues.
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Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Dick Dearden
D-Des Moines
Senate
House
House Committee
Terry Branstad
Des Moines
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