Iowa land use bill seeks balance of local control and state overview
A Iowa land use proposal advances to broaden soil conservation to oversee land use with a 13 member governor appointed commission. County hearings feed into a statewide plan, with a 5 percent cap on critical land and a balanced role for rural and urban interests, facing potential Senate opposition this year.
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Iowa
Soil Conservation Department
Commission
State Commission
Ray
Natural Resources Committee
Senate
Cedar Rapids trains blocking crossings sparking clash with state rules
The Iowa TRB sides with railroads saying cities must prove stricter blocking rules than state law. Cedar Rapids bans blocks over five minutes while state law allows ten with six exceptions. City claims trains cause congestion and economic loss, with evidence cited and potential for appeal.
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Cedar Rapids
State Transportation Regulation Board
TRB
Iowa Department of Transportation
City of
Labor and Lance clash over Carter economic policy
The piece traces labor's anger at Bert Lance's restraint on wage hikes and tax cuts, linking it to his push for higher business investment. It notes Labor's dismay at a 20 cent minimum wage and Lance’s opposition to situs picketing and rising deficits, signaling ongoing White House tensions with AFL CIO.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Bert Lance
Lance
Carter
Afl-Cio
Philip Murray
Lafayette Park
White House
Georgia
House
Congress
George Meany
Labor
Sitlls
Situs
Ing
Rep
John Dent
Pennsylvania
Big Labor
Aflcio
South
Cedar Rapids residents urged to decide future of Bever park zoo
A letter to the Cedar Rapids city council questions the continued operation of Bever park zoo under a tight budget. It cites risky animal housing, missed lion cubs, and inadequate space and care, urging a reevaluation that aligns with animal welfare standards.
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Park
Bever Park Zoo
Prather
Zoo exhibit needs and budget without tax hikes
The letter urges careful consideration of zoo species display needs and annual maintenance costs, comparing them to Cedar Rapids tax implications. It argues for a realistic city budget that avoids raising resident taxes while addressing animal welfare and exhibit upkeep.
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Cedar Rapids
Reassuring guards against misuse of tax computer TAS
A columnist weighs IRS plan for a new Tax Administration System TAS costing $750 million to retrieve five years of a taxpayer's records in seconds. OTA questions privacy risks. The piece argues for safeguards and prudent access limits to balance efficiency and privacy.
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IRS
Tax Administration
OTA
Ullman
TAS
Congress
ERA Debate in Iowa On ERA and Women's Rights
The letter argues ERA would affect women in Congress and work, claiming many women hold salaries equal to male counterparts without ERA. It questions the term equal rights, calling for responsibility and noting potential draft implications. It cites Sam Ervin's senate vote and urges reconsideration of ERA supporters.
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U.S. Senate
Sam Ervin
Family grateful after Atkins fire disaster
Edward Hills of Atkins and family fled a burning home during a severe winter storm. Carolyn Hills suffered crushed heels but is improving in Mercy hospital care. Community support in gifts and aid brings relief and thanks.
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Edward Hills
Atkins
Carolyn
Mercy Hospital
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