Iowas seat loss debated over census counting dispute
A Cedar Rapids letter argues the Census counts illegal immigrants since 2000 inflating population totals. It claims 20 million illegals, names California Texas Arizona and Florida as winners, and accuses politicians of using population to gain votes and funds. The writer urges excluding illegal immigrants from counts.
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Iowa
Congress
U.S. Census Bureau
California
Texas
Arizona
Florida
Richard Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Change Highway 100 bypass plan to suit the times
Jeff Goodwin of Washington Iowa urges Cedar Rapids and Linn County to re evaluate the Highway 100 bypass north of Cedar Rapids arguing for a true bypass free of traffic signals and near Highway 13 north of the 30 intersection. He warns against routing through Collins Road 80th Street and natural preserves and calls for a route that suits modern needs and preserves habitats.
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Bob Dylan
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Collins Road
80Th Street
Stoney Point
Rock Island State Preserve
Morgan Creek Park
Iowa
Remember to Help Care for Cemeteries This Memorial Day
Memorial Day nears and many overlook what it takes to maintain a cemetery. A donation of any size to the cemetery of your choice helps, honoring a loved one as a lasting tribute. The author notes forty five years as treasurer of one cemetery.
Bush sinks to new law with stealth attack on AARP
A Coralville veteran writes that AARP is out of touch with middle class values and recalls service in the Korean War. He notes pride in his naval officer uniform and criticizes John Kerry’s actions as tarnishing the symbolism.
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AARP
Bush
John Kerry
Robert Weihe
Coralville
Bush plan raises health fees for veterans
The budget proposes a $250 fee for non service connected medical conditions and prescription costs rising from $7 to $15. The reform could affect hundreds of thousands of veterans, many living on small pensions, creating financial hardship.
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Bush
Veterans Affairs
Huis
Congress
Hunters Earn Access to Iowa Outdoors Says Stewardship Pays
A letter defends hunters claim to outdoor access in Iowa stressing stewardship funding and safety programs. The writer asserts hunters provide food for the needy and prefer harvesting over subsidizing industry voices amid ongoing debate.
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Iowa
Congress and AARP criticized for patronizing stance
A reader denounces Congress for a privatization mindset and mocks its pension while urging Social Security usage. The writer also accuses AARP of self interest and demands a refund for their membership, signing as Sheila Ness.
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Congress
AARP
Social Security
Sheila Ness
Cedar Rapids
Littering Fine Urged As Volunteers Cleanup I 380 Corridor
Community members urge Iowa lawmakers and Gov Tom Vilsack to raise the littering fine from 35 dollars after 250 volunteers collected over 2000 pounds of trash along the Interstate 380 corridor in Cedar Rapids. The letter notes Minnesota and many states have higher penalties, urging action.
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Cedar Rapids
Ben Gay
McLoud Run
Iowa
Minnesota
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