Kirkwood Foundation Earns Platinum Seal and Four-Star Rating
Guest columnist John Haack praises Kirkwood Foundation for transparency and financial health after earning Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and Charity Navigator Four-Star rating. He notes impact on scholarships, equipment, and professional development, urging donations as a lasting community legacy. John Haack resides in Cedar Rapids.
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Johnson County Conservation Bond Vote Promises Trails and Lands
Voters face a 30 million dollar bond to acquire public lands and extend trails. Previous funding bought 1177 acres and 9.2 miles of trails, including routes from Iowa City to Mehaffey Bridge and toward the Linn County border. If approved, funds could extend the Tiffin to Kent Park trail and connect Solon to Mehaffey Bridge, while preserving areas like Chia Fen. Early voting starts Oct 16, with Election Day Nov 5.
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Republicans cling to 2020 election myths amid 2024 race
Ramesh Ponnuru discusses how GOP figures like Ike Johnson and JD Vance dodge acknowledging Biden won in 2020. He notes Trump’s false claims and the poll that shows most Republicans deny the outcome. The piece argues clinging to the myth risks future losses and political damage.
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Biden
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Trump Uses Hurricane Helene Aid to Push Misinformation
A political column analyzes how Donald Trump and some Iowa Republicans amplified false claims about FEMA funding and disaster aid amid Hurricane Helene. It notes assertions of billions in aid to migrants, calls for no federal help to Americans, and GOP reactions from Iowa figures, with context on actual disaster programs and ongoing relief funding.
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