Bells Ring Again Atop Old Capitol In Iowa City
The bells tolled for the first time since the 2001 fire that destroyed the bell tower and cupola on a state symbol in Iowa City. Debates note Senate relief of 20 billion for states with at least 1 million for Iowa homeland security or public services. Iowa Sens Grassley and Harkin push Medicare payments. Iowa ranks last in Medicare fees. Geof Darrow from Cedar Rapids contributed Matrix Reloaded storyboards while Jamie Pilgrim of Delhi worked on Academy Award winning effects. Progress on Iowa Values Fund debated with reconvening May 29 and former Gov. Ray backing its passage.
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Old Capital
Iowa City
Iowa
The
Gazette
Weekend
Cedar Rapids
Geof Darrow
Jamie Pilgrim
Delhi
Iowa Values Fund
Bob Ray
Cedar Rapids RiverRun debate stirs quality of life tensions
Forum comments inflame riverfront redevelopment supporters and critics in Cedar Rapids. Yard signs and letters to the editor surge as residents react to a controversial remark about quality of life. An opponent’s stance on the project sparks renewed public policy discussions.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Fear and fury in a restless nation over war and policy
A long letter cites Iraq war casualties and U S missiles and bills while criticizing policy and urging reflection on history. It argues for humane leadership, Iowa caucus influence, child welfare reform, and Dick Gephardt's health plan as solutions to moral and economic crises.
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Dick Gephardt
Gephardt
Foundations under scrutiny as pay gaps draw public alarm
At the Council on Foundations convention in Dallas, executives discuss a $717,000 annual pay for Dennis Collins and lavish departures from Irvine. The panel notes rising congressional and IRS scrutiny, comparisons to Enron and WorldCom, and calls for stronger oversight to keep foundations accountable.
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James Irvine Foundation
California
Dennis Collins
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Collins
San Jose Mercury News
Irvine
Council On Foundations
Dallas
Dadisman
Council On Foundation
IRS
WorldCom
Enron
Foundation
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Gephardat
LAPD
Mt Hen
Association For Grant-Making Foundations
Council
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Foundations
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Kenneth Lay
United Way
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Aramony
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