Cedar Rapids nurses return from Kuwait medical duty
Two Navy Reserve Expeditionary Medical Facility members from Cedar Rapids return after nearly 11 months in Kuwait. Dahl, 37, worked in Camp Arifjan with 700 peers, while Menke-Pence, 37, describes tents and family reunions.
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Lawmakers clash over veterans funding in Iowa forum
Democratic Rep. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids argued GOP Rep. Kraig Paulsen backs property tax cuts that would cripple veterans programs. Paulsen defended tax relief and backed exemptions for active duty and pensions, but Hogg cited a $300 million tax cut as anti veteran and warned of reduced funding under a tax shift proposal.
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Cedar Rapids boy in disaster aid program after evacuations
Six year old Austin Kucharski from Cedar Rapids rests with a donated hoodie given by volunteer Jim Arnold at Sears Lindale Mall. The Clothe A Child program by local Masons helps children after disasters. Austin evacuated from Covington Louisiana due to Katrina then Jennings Louisiana for Rita and now lives with his mother Angela Kucharski.
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Veterans seek dedicated funding for Iowa programs
Cedar Rapids Linn County veterans press for a stable funding source for veterans services and the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund. They reject a porn tax proposal and advocate higher property or sales taxes, noting Iowa ranks last for veterans benefits. Lawmakers remain cautious about tax increases while a House committee builds outreach.
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Linn County
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Dick Taylor
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