Editorial: ATM fee cap would harm many small operators
The piece argues that a 50 cent ATM fee cap would hurt privately owned ATMs run by small businesses, potentially closing thousands of machines while banks absorb losses. It cautions against distracting from broader financial reform and notes consumers have alternatives to high fees.
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U.S
Tom Harkin
Lowa
Senate
Harkin
Gal
Ben Nelson
D-Neb
Omaha World- Herald
Congress
Westdale offices stay urged by Cedar Rapids writer
Dorothy Chester argues against moving county offices from Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. She cites 20 years of service, sufficient parking and elevators, and criticizes a $12.5 million plan to modify an old space. She urges voters to support Westdale in the June 8 primary, noting supervisors up for re election.
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Westdale Mall
Linn County
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Westdale
Dorothy Chester
Cedar Rapids
Voters Respond to Budget Crisis With Critique of Juvenile Justice Plans
A reader named Cheryl Anderson critiques candidates proposed juvenile justice measures as out of touch and urges support for Democratic contenders who advocate a balanced budget and focus on Iowa residents' needs.
Cutting funding for preschool is wrong
Iowa readers urge prioritizing preschool funding arguing education must come first to fill skilled jobs locally. They challenge GOP hopefuls who oppose universal preschool and note families often depend on both parents working. Proponents cite long term savings and reduced poverty.
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Todd Dorman
Iowa
Iowa University Far Out Salary Sparks Budget Fire
The University of Iowa faced criticism for paying Dr Gary Humminghake 332509 with duties in research and staff oversight while not seeing patients. He reportedly went to Chicago, harmed himself, and claimed an attack. Critics urge staff reductions to balance state budget cuts.
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Chet Culver
University of Iowa
Gary Humminghake
Chicago
University
Rooster Alarm Spurs Iowa City Hope for Chickens
A hometown letter recalls nightly roosters, awakening a sleepy family at 4 to 5 a.m. The writer urges city leaders to allow backyard chickens, urging residents not to give up on the idea in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sigourney staff questions on $332 509 allocation
Lois Batchelder asks how many Sigourney teachers and aides could be retained or hired with the $332 509 funding. The inquiry seeks specifics on staffing levels and allocation impact for the overseeing staff.
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Sigourney
Lois Batchelder
Senators Spouses Dinner in Washington Sparks Banter
A report covers the May 11 Senate Spouses dinner at the U.S. Botanic Garden with attendees including Scott Brown Tom Harkin Chuck Schumer Grassley and Jim Bunning, plus spouses like Sandra Reid and Barbara Grassley. The piece notes political tensions, incumbent challenges, and the author as pre dinner speaker delivering brief wit before three minutes of remarks.
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Senate
Washington
U.S. Botanic Garden
Capitol
Scott Brown
Tom Harkin
Chuck Schumer
Flinty
Chu
Grassley
Jim Bunning
Mark
Colorado
Tom
New Mexico
Udalls
Reid
Mitch McConnell
Elaine
Mr. Bennett
Sandra
Sen. Bunning
Kids Outdoors A Call to Action on Child Health
The Gazette notes NIH data show 8 to 18 year olds spend four hours daily on TV or DVDs, one hour on computers, and 50 minutes on video games. It urges tougher school nutrition rules, better food service training, and active parental leadership to reduce sedentary behavior and fight obesity.
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Atari
National Institutes of Health
Kevin Concannon
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Concannon
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