Public Art Funding Debated by Linn County Supervisors
The Linn County Board of Supervisors weighs a measure to reserve up to 1 percent of capital project costs for public art. Supporters cite community pride and local history tied to Grant Wood, while critics urge prudent use of taxpayer funds and caps. A Public Art Commission would guide bids and budgeting, with potential inclusion in new juvenile justice and Linn County Options buildings.
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Cedar Rapids
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Norman Rockwell
Linda Langston
Juvenile Justice Center
Linn County Options
LCCS
Brent Oleson
Oleson
Iowa
Washington State
Langston
Transforming moment in church peace exchange story
A narrator recalls a church Peace exchange that unsettled a dour old critic, recounting a nearby corsage mishap and a startled reaction. He blends political critique with personal memory to illustrate how empathy and humor might shift partisan tensions. The piece ends with a mock prescription for health care politics and a reminder of human fragility.
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Congress
Midterm GOP gains driven by local issues, not Obama
Krauthammer argues midterm GOP wins reflect local concerns. Corzine’s defeat in New Jersey stemmed from ethical issues and budget mismanagement. Virginia’s McDonnell pitched centrist reforms on transit and education. Hoffman's NY loss shows limited conservative sway despite Palin and talk-radio backing.
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Charles Krauthammer
Obama
New Jersey
Jon Corzine
Chris Christie
Virginia
Bob McDonnell
Sarah Palin
Palin
Rush Limbaugh
Glenn Beck
Doug Hoffman
Upstate
New York
Neocons blamed for draining public coffers and hurts
A reader denounces neoconservatives for draining taxpayer money through deregulation and tax breaks for the wealthy while warning that everyday Americans suffer from rising costs. The letter accuses leaders of sacrificing ordinary citizens and pushing trickle-down policies despite concerns about health care costs and reduced influence in boardrooms.
Patriot voice calls for democracy in email plea
A political appeal urges Americans to oppose a "fascist vocal minority" and join a fight for democracy. The message invites readers to send thoughts to a quoted email address, highlighting distrust of gated communities and a call to action from the author.
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Patriot
Feltesfamily
Iowa Congressmen Back Health Bill Sparks Voter Call to Action
The House passed a sweeping health care reform bill described by editors as the worst, with three Iowa representatives voting aye. The letter urges constituents to thank or replace their congressman if the bill does not align with their wishes, highlighting consequences of a single vote.
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U.S. House
Wall Street Journal
Iowa
U.S. Congress
Fort Hood attack spurs wartime reflection and critique
A Mount Vernon reader laments the Fort Hood tragedy and the war in general, questions the goal of the conflict, and warns against equating college football with soldiers’ sacrifices. The letter condemns an earlier piece comparing Normandy’s sacrifices to a Hawkeyes game and urges reverence for veterans.
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Fort Hood
Normandy
Michael Woods
USSF
Mount Vernon
Rettig Urgently In The Spotlight For Johnson County Supervisors Seat
Johnson County Supervisor candidate Janelle Rettig, praised for experience on city and state boards and for her advocacy, faces scrutiny over her appointment to fill the late Larry Meyers seat. Critics question process and potential insider politics as supporters push for a December election after petition verification.
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Johnson County
Janelle Rettig
U.S
Larry Meyers
Rettig
Iowa
Mike Odonnell
Mike Lehman
Tom Stockett
Kim Painter
Tom Kriz
Meyers
Slockett
Painter
Gazette
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James Inhofe
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Marianne Michael Hills
Hawkeye
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Jennifer. Hemmingsen
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