Linn County Extension Levy Measure A urged on ballot
Editor urges Linn County voters to approve Measure A to fund ISU Extension services in Marion. The small levy would add about 1.34 more annually for a $100 000 home and 1.9 cents per acre for farm owners, supporting 4 H clubs, after school programs, budgeting help, and workforce development.
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Inn County
Linn County
ISU
Linda Bigley
Linn County Extension Office
ISU Extension
Leave the political signs alone in election season
An Iowa reader laments vandalism of campaign signs as nine days remain before Election Day. The piece argues against damaging signs, condemns the disrespect for First Amendment rights, and urges residents to abstain from altering or removing signs that do not belong to them.
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Iowa
Debtor Nations and the Real Vampire of Corruption
Abubakar Gimba argues in favor of debt relief through a frozen debt stock and an International Debt Repayment Fund to fund projects improving health, water, electricity, and schooling. He cites corruption as the true vampire and calls for transparency and reform, noting his roles in Nigerian literary and public service institutions.
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America
United States
IDRF
Europe
Abubakar Gimba
University of Iowa
Association of Nigerian Authors
Concern Foundation
Savannah Publications Ltd
Union Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Let's give Halloween back to the children
Shereen Edelson argues against graphic Halloween merchandising and media. She urges parents to write protests to TV stations, newspapers, and retailers and to avoid horror films and grisly toys to protect children from disturbing sights and values.
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