Iowa’s Farm Photo Ops Do Not Define Our Agriculture
The piece criticizes Dick Gephardt’s farm setting photo op in Linn County arguing it misrepresents modern Iowa farming. It notes urban growth, agriculture embedded in tech and research, and calls on Iowans and campaign teams to show the true, innovative face of the state.
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Missouri
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Linn County
Iowa
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Penford Products
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Brian Ray
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Britain
Spain
Italy
Poland
Mill quote misused in letter about war and Cedar Rapids
A reader defends Mill’s philosophy while criticizing out of context quotes about war. The letter urges careful study of moral systems and argues for Cedar Rapids as a lasting home with jobs, recreation, and community ties to support children’s future.
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John Stuart Mill
Mill
Liberal Movement
Iraq
New Living Vision for Rap Vi in Cedar Year
A 지역 Cedar initiative presents a plan to create a lasting home for Rap vi residents, inviting families to participate in building a better long term future with a focus on steady growth and community support.
Letters weigh Linn County sales tax vote and RiverRun
Voters in Linn County face a 20 percent sales tax increase with RiverRun funding implications. Letters urge timely postmark by June 3 and critique county promises amid projected county program cuts.
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Linn County
Feds Debate Medical Marijuana Policy and State Rights
Editorial argues against HR 2086 proposed by Rep. Souder to fund federal anti marijuana campaigns and shift police funds to federal agents. Notes crack cocaine use declined yet Walters pushes federal meddling in state programs. Cites Institute of Medicine support for medical marijuana and argues crackdown proposal harms local policing and state autonomy.
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John Walters
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Washington
House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Walters
Mark E. Souder
R-Ind
California
Federal Institute of Medicine
New England Journal of Medicine
Criminal Justice
RiverRun Proposal Sparks County Trust Concerns
RiverRun has not earned public trust since its start. Vision Iown proposed 10.5 million for RiverRun, requiring Linn County support. The Board of Supervisors pledged 10 million with no resident input when the promise was made. A later survey showed over 50 percent of unincorporated residents opposed RiverRun.
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RiverRun
Marion
Hiawatha
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County Board of Supervisors
RiverRun Committee
Public’s Trust
Vision Iown
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Memo to Bush Europe trip aired by Applebaum
Anne Applebaum argues George Bush’s Europe tour risks alienating partners with blunt rhetoric. She criticizes punish France isolate Germany forgive Russia framing and urges talking to publics, not elites, to win broad support.
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France
Germany
Russia
Condoleezza Rice
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