Iowa Internet plan eyed as misused public funds
Letter argues Internet project in Iowa is a fiscal misstep amid political battles. Author urges merging Internet with the Iowa Department of Economic Development to save 363000 annually and reduce bureaucratic waste across multiple state agencies and export programs.
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Iowa
Quaker
John Deere
Rockwell Collins
International Agriculture Department
Internet
Des Moines
Invest where payback is greatest in Iowa education
Dan Swenson argues against proposed $14.2 million cuts to Iowa higher education, warning it would raise tuition by about 20 percent, reduce financial aid, lower degree value, and harm the state's economy. He urges continued investment in education to secure future growth.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Change lifestyle letter criticizes meat eaters and hunters
A March 20 letter argues against meat consumption, hunting and vivisection, praising humane health benefits from quitting meat in 1984. The author cites arthritis improvement after 20 months, rejects animal exploitation, and advocates switching to paper targets and clay pigeons while opposing gun ownership bans.
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America
March of Dimes Walk America Raises Funds and Litter Concerns
A participant notes that 7 000 people joined the March of Dimes Walk America to fund birth defect research while criticizing litter along the route. Sponsors provided ample trash cans. the writer urges walkers to dispose waste properly next year to protect both babies and the environment.
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America
Trail advocates push extensive Cedar Rapids Linn County system
Residents warned that supporters say an Interurban Trail is only a start and will require land purchase by condemnation and ongoing maintenance funded by taxpayers. The note questions financing and private property impact from trail expansion plans in Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Proposals Seek Rate Hikes for Iowa Utilities and Ash Farms
A reader argues for higher gas and electric rates to fund two ash disposal farms in Benton County, questions keeping coal as the sole energy source, and suggests alternatives including natural gas from a sister company, burying ash at the DAEC, or using corn-burning furnaces to cut waste. The letter calls for modern energy, reduced pollution, and broader farmer benefits.
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Garrison
Blairstown
Palo
Flo
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Smonly
MasterCard
Weigela
Dahlia Collection
Northland Dr
Edgewood Rd
Buy Direct
Tanger Factory Outlet Center
Interstate 80
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Williamsburg
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