Farmers markets surge in Iowa boosting local economy
Iowa markets doubled since 1995 nearing 230 with an estimated 60 million annual economic impact, driven by diverse offerings. Cedar Rapids removes angle parking and two bridges after city council action prompted by complaints from the downtown redesign. Cedar Rapids and Linn County receive over a billion in state and federal aid for flood recovery amid ongoing disbursement. Iowa passes all 10 Defense Department priorities supporting military families.
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Iowa hospitals report $11 million billing error audit
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics found an $11 million billing mistake with heart and vascular center bills not sent since November. An audit probes causes, human error or system issues, with a new computer management system under review. All missing bills were later mailed.
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Term limits and debt plan letters spark reader debate
Readers discuss term limits for all elected offices and a plan to address national debt. Letters argue for rotating leadership, fiscal restraint, a flat tax, and reducing government waste. They urge citizen responsibility and healthier living to secure the country’s future.
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Modest proposal on states rights and sanctuary zones
Jonathan Swift tone aside, the column argues for letting states decide immigration and health care policy. It contrasts sanctuary cities and Nuclear Free Zones with Arizona's strict approach, urging experimental state-level solutions while preserving core federal civil rights and defense.
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Credit unions urged to back small business lending act
A guest column praises bipartisan bills H.R. 3380 and S. 2919 to raise the member business lending cap for Iowa credit unions from 12.25 percent of assets. The plan would add about 10 billion in affordable credit in the first year, create over 100,000 jobs nationwide, including about 1,400 in Iowa, and boost lending without taxpayer cost. Patrick S. Jury, president of the Iowa Credit Union League, urges Congress to act.
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