Recorder office overhaul eyed by challenger in Linn County race
The Gazette notes Paul Pelletier questions the need for a Recorder's Office citing potential $1 million in savings by shifting duties to the auditor and treasurer. He points to Woodbury County where the recorder position was eliminated. The editorial urges a referendum for verification and supports incumbent Joan McCalmant.
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Paul Pelletier
Pelletier
Linn Recorder
Woodbury County
Woodbury
Linn County
Joan McCalmant
Gonzalez and Clarahan seek Linn County treasurer post
Gonzalez touts 30 years in office and plans universal clerks and a numbering system to speed transactions and upgrade tax systems. Clarahan, a company controller, emphasizes staff training and better receipt fund investments. Both pledge improved customer service ahead of the November election. Sunday endorsements for Linn County supervisors.
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Linn County
Joe Clarahan
Clarahan
Espe Sharon Gonzalez
Cally
Gonzalez
Linn County Supervisors
Iowa voters urged to see progress under Culver plan
Letter writer lists six Iowa gains including health, smoke free bars, higher teacher pay, stronger civil rights, disaster recovery, and a balanced budget. Argues Culver deserves four more years and endorses speed limit camera use while criticizing other drivers and urging publication by deadline.
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U.S
United States
Chet Culver
Culver
Outsourcing ire aimed at politicians and CEOs
Opinion argues politicians and CEOs should experience outsourcing by moving to other countries to reflect global trade policies. It contrasts with U.S. and Iowa judicial independence, noting courts act as checks on government and impartial decisions should not be attacked for political reasons.
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Iowa
Letters to the Gazette Readers Cite Constitutional Protection
The Gazette notes space limits but invites readers to view additional letters online from listed authors and others. William Nicholson defends the Constitution and rebukes suggestions that threaten it.
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William Nicholson
Cedar Rapids
Halloween safety myth debunked by crime data study
A USC study analyzed 67 000 crime reports from 30 states 1997 to 2005 and found no rise in child sex offenses on Halloween. Researchers note more danger comes from cars, not offenders, while laws restricting offenders may pull cops from street duty.
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Elizabeth Letourneau
The
Medical University of South Carolina
Fam
Ily Services Research Center
Letourneau
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
David Hess
Rochester
N.Y
Joel Best
University of Delaware
Women farmers deserve better
A column condemns the Farm Service Agency for discriminating against women and Hispanic farmers in USDA loan decisions. It notes Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack may offer 1.33 billion to settle claims, and highlights the ongoing impact on farmers like JoAnne Neuzil, plus the growing share of women as farm operators and loan recipients.
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America
Farm Service Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Tom Vilsack
JoAnne Neuzil
Riverside
USDA
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