Harris Endorsed for Linn Supervisor District 5
The Gazette endorses Republican John Harris of Palo for Linn County Supervisor District 5 over Becky Shoop. Harris is praised for knowledge on roads mental health funding Options program and flood protection while aiming for tax steadiness and intergovernmental cooperation with Cedar Rapids. Shoop advocates more town hall meetings and joint sessions to engage taxpayers.
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Rizer praised by father for Iowa House District 68 bid
Charles R Knudsen of Marion writes in support of retired Col Ken Rizer as a candidate for Iowa House District 68. He cites Rizer leadership at Andrews Air Force Base and current work with Goodwill of the Heartland aiding veterans and the community.
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Iowa's 1st District race features Murphy and Blum choice
Voters hear contrasting candidates Pat Murphy and Red Blum with appeals to smaller government and jobs creation. The letter from Jim Voss in Cedar Rapids argues for factual campaigning and criticizes big money influence.
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Support for ID DD workers faces threats to jobs and voice
Craig Harwood argues that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lose sheltered workshop jobs as segregation fears, budget cuts, and waivers repeal push them out. He urges lawmakers to offset funding, local businesses to hire these workers, and communities to raise expectations of leaders to prevent further marginalization.
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