Fire station progress and returning guards mark Iowa City news
After a decade of debate construction on a northeast Iowa City fire station is underway. About 300 Iowa National Guard soldiers from the 3368th and 1168th Transportation Companies returned home Wednesday after a year in Iraq. Cedar Rapids attorney Bud Kudart promoted an Iowa Writers Arts and Composer Road though not funded. his brochure outlines ten cities for self guided tours. John and Mary Pappajohn donate 26.4 million to UI for a biomedical discovery institute, boosting their total UI gifts to 38.6 million.
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October storms slow Iowa harvest and raise costs
Record rainfall and cloudy days in October leave Iowa farmers about three weeks behind usual harvest progress. Wet weather drives up grain drying costs and delays storage while damp conditions challenge outdoor activities across the state.
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Opinion letter on health care reform and fiscal policy
Gary C. Young argues Americans resist new spending even with universal coverage support, urges politicians to disclose true costs and seek non spending options. He critiques tax cuts for the wealthy, calls for responsible budgeting, and questions contracts that inflate state debt creating perceived millionaires.
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Amtrak speed upgrade cost questioned in Gazette
The Oct 8 Gazette reports a $233 million price tag for rail service between Chicago and Iowa City but omits costs to raise track speeds to Amtrak levels. The route relies on Iowa Interstate Railroad with the Rusty Streak nickname and faces criticism for slow 40 mph operations.
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One-time surcharge could save jobs in Iowa
Donald Miller argues a 3.3 percent one-time income tax surcharge would cover a 415 million revenue shortfall and save 791 jobs. He contrasts this with Gov Culver's plan, claiming the surcharge preserves services and safety with little pain to taxpayers. Waterloo.
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State debt grows by 1.7 billion amid overspending fears
The Des Moines Register reports that Iowa’s state debt rose by 1.7 billion this year. House Minority Leader Kraig Paulsen blames pork spending and lax budget controls for the overspending, warning about the consequences of mounting debt and weak fiscal discipline.
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Tax rebate proposal for flood repair sales tax
Reader urges a state income tax rebate on the seven percent sales tax paid for flood damage repairs to structures. The letter calls on candidates and elected officials to commit to delivering the rebate, arguing elections reward good ideas and decisive leadership.
NEA head Landesman and the Obama arts control agenda
A column critiques National Endowment for the Arts head Michael Landesman and the Obama administration for pressuring arts groups to support political goals. It cites Yosi Sergant and the White House memo guiding agencies to keep politics out of art while praising perceived obsequious support for the president.
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United Way of East Central Iowa 2009 Campaign Urges Support
In its 95th year United Way of East Central Iowa aims for a 10.5 million campaign to fund 40 agencies addressing education income and health needs. Leaders Beth Malicki and Dennis Jordan chair the drive urging continued community giving and volunteer support amid tough economic times.
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