Recycling program cuts electronics fees in Cedar Rapids
On Sept 1 the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency started free recycling for TVs and computers. By Sept 20 results show sharp increases in recycled items versus last year with 227 computer monitors and 578 televisions recycled, up from 35 and 172 respectively. It notes FEMA disaster aid of 27.6 million to rebuild flood damaged sewers and highlights a plain language bill moving to the president.
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Cedar Rapids/Linn County
Cedar Rapids
FEMA
Prairie dogs vanish from Bever Park Zoo after 25 years
After peaking at 20 adults and 10 pups, prairie dogs at Cedar Rapids Bever Park Children’s Zoo dwindled to a single female last spring before disappearing into the woods this summer. Officials cite harsh winters and predators as possible causes despite a 9 foot pen and electric fence. Separately, 2009 poverty data show Iowa at 9.5 percent in Linn County and 11.8 percent statewide with rising child poverty and lower median household income.
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Park Children’s Zoo
Linn County
Johnson County
Letters blast Bush critics and urge 21 ordinance vote
A collection of letters criticizes the Bush administration and GOP figures, urges light on the 21 ordinance in Iowa City bars after 10 pm, and promotes voting no to keep the measure. Readers advocate term limits for Rep Loebsack and support Dr. Marianne Miller-Meeks. They warn against federal health care cost projections and fiscal deficits.
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University of Iowa
Erin Johnson
Iowa
David Loebsack
ACLU
Nancy Pelosipar
Mari
Loebsack
Nancy Pelosi
Steve Hammes
Cedar Rapids
Health care debate shadows Loebsack campaign messaging
Campaign communications show Dave Loebsack giving little emphasis to his Obamacare vote and support. Observers note the longtime congressman avoids promoting the so called crown jewel achievement of the last two years.
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Dave Loebsack
Congress
Construction hazards on First Avenue raise safety concerns
Jensen Burian from Marion reports dangerous conditions due to ongoing First Avenue (east) construction near the Best Buy area. He notes near misses from shifting lanes, blocked side streets without warning signs, and unsafe rush hour timing that endangers workers drivers and pedestrians amid upcoming snow.
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First Avenue
Best Buy
Jensen Burian
Marion
Constitutional duty and the courts in partisan politics
A column argues that legislators and presidents must assess constitutionality, citing debates over judicial supremacy and historic cases. It rebukes the idea that the Supreme Court alone finalizes constitutional meaning, urging politicians to uphold the Constitution instead of abdicating oversight.
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Supreme Court
Marbury
Madison
Cooper
House of Representatives
Senate
U.S
Justice Not Politics Aims to Safeguard Iowa Courts
A broad coalition led by Sally Pederson and Joy Corning argues for merit selection and retention of Iowa judges. They oppose efforts to oust three Supreme Court justices, cautioning that politics should not influence court integrity and urging Iowans to join the coalition at the cited site.
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Justice, Not Politics
Jowans
Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa For Freedom
League of Women Voters
The
Community Foundation of Des Moines
American Judicature Society
Afscme Council 61
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
Maggie Tinsman
Florence Buhr
Julius Trimble
Vander Plaats
Tupelo
Miss
American Family Association
Justicenetpolitics.org
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Bruce Braley
IRS
George Bush
Barney Frank
Chris Dodd
Lloyd Frei
Iowa City
Thegazette.com
Annette Miller-Meeks
Miller- Meeks
Millermeeksfor Congress.com
Patricia Cornell Atalissa
White House
Delaware Gop
Christine O’donnell
Constitutional Worldview
Slate Magazine
Dahlia Lithwick
O’donnell
Washington, D.C
Lithwick
Stanford Law Grad
Newsweek
Ben Adler
America
Jonahscolumn
Aol
Jonah Goldberg
Tribune Media Services
Sally Pederson
Joy Corning
Sally Pederso
Corning
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