Tough love from Cedar Rapids housing officials targets MAHP
Cedar Rapids Housing Services takes aim at MidAmerica Housing Partnership to force better property maintenance. New tenants may lose rental assistance vouchers as a lever, with hopes of long term improvement for affordable housing. Iowa City plans a park redevelopment on a former sand pit with a lakeside area. A year until birding and fishing access. No Child Left Behind lists show some schools moved off the assistance list though many still face targets and ongoing data use.
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Iowa Lab Director Fired Over Speaking Out
Interim Iowa administration faces questions after Dr. Mary Gilchrist, director of the US Hygienics Laboratory, was dismissed last week amid accusations she spoke out about problems. Officials were not forthcoming about the reasons.
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Letter writers urge focus on policy over party in era of war
Readers argue about wartime ethics, border security, and U S leadership. They call for Medicare reform, tax changes, energy policy, and term limits while criticizing both major parties for special interests.
DVD Player Sparks Look at Rich and Poor Amid Fashion Hype
The author riffs on the Forbes 400 list and widening inequality while buying a cheap DVD player and groceries. He notes rising incomes for the wealthiest, lower effective taxes, and shifting healthcare costs, then jokes about cultural status signals and a Marie Antoinette biopic. The piece ends with preferring to wait for the DVD release.
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Ro Foege Seeks Reelect for Iowa House District 29
Ro Foege runs for re election to represent Iowa House District 29. He pledges to continue work for the health and well being of Lowans and all residents in Ro's district.
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