Library levy vote in Cedar Rapids disappointing but system strong
The 27 cent levy failed 55 to 45, turnout was low and no organized opposition camp. The Gazette argues a future levy could be smaller yet build on a high circulation and 600,000 annual patrons, urging careful budgeting and creative use of resources.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Seniors face no SS increase amid rising living costs
Letter writer Janice Carson of Cedar Rapids blasts a government decision to hold Social Security increases while Medicare rates rise by 53 percent. She cites higher property taxes utilities foods and medicines as evidence of seniors losing purchasing power amid political mudslinging at the Benghazi hearing.
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Janice Carson
Cedar Rapids
Critique of Breast Cancer Screening Policies by Iowa Advocate
Nancylee Ziese, Co-Founder of Iowa Breast Cancer Action Foundation, argues for earlier mammography age 40 plus. She cautions against delaying screening to 45, citing personal experience with cysts and the life-saving impact of annual mammograms for premenopausal women.
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American Cancer Society
Nancylee Ziese
Iowa Breast Cancer Action Foundation
Cedar Rapids
Is Bobby Jindal a viable 2016 candidate in polls?
Steffen Schmidt of Iowa State University analyzes Jindal under polling numbers and headlines. The piece cites Louisiana budget issues, fund-raising gaps, and mixed polling in Iowa and New Hampshire as indicators of viability or risk for his presidential bid.
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Rubio
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John N. Kennedy
Times-Picayune
GOP
New Hampshire
Gravis
James Stuart
Jim” Gilmore
ITI
Steffen Schmidt
Iowa State University
Seal LLC Consulting
Progressives win control of Iowa City council in historic vote
In Iowa City a progressive slate won a strong majority, ousting two incumbents and reshaping policy priorities. Turnout was only 15.18 percent, sparking questions if this marks a real shift or a turnout blip.
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Iowa City
Matt Hayek
Hayek
Iowa Board of Regents
Lyndalowa
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