Iowa News Briefs On Film Credit Tornadoes And Sweet Corn
The state’s film tax credit helped the made in town comedy 16 to Life film in Iowa. Tornadoes fall below average with 36 incidents so far this year. Iowa National Guard members in Mississippi received 400 dozen ears of sweet corn and watermelons from Bruce Braley and supporters.
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Beck Rally’s Ecumenical Moment Sparks Debate
Jonah Goldberg critiques Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor event on the National Mall arguing the apolitical framing was political manipulation. He notes the rally’s inclusive, religious tone and its resonance with libertarian and Tea Party currents while defending King’s memory against insinuations of insult.
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Farmers urged to adopt cats to aid flood cities
Cedar Rapids resident Craig A. Rathje asks farmers to consider buying cats or kittens from local shelters. He suggests sheltering, feeding, and veterinary costs, with spay neuter emphasis, to help control feral populations and reduce rodent issues for farms after flood disasters.
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Land use idea praised for enlightened strategy by G.R.
In a letter dated August 29, Tom Kopecky argues to move ground level components to level two and suggests exploring building configuration options. He notes a supporting structure could be added between middle lanes if needed, with minimal disruption to utilities and traffic, enhancing overall benefits.
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Ground level parking and urban design push city to act
Readers argue for landscaped ground level parking, inventive parcel design, and revised zoning. They urge publication of design guidelines, review of commercial and residential parking rules, and urgent implementation of Urban Design Principles to curb reactionary development in a strained economy.
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Christian Right in the Upcoming Election Shapes Moral Debate
The text outlines the Christian Right’s key issues like abortion gay rights embryo research and church state separation. It argues they view winning as saving souls by imposing morality, while defeat would mark them as a distinct faction in public life.
Gandhi s deadly sins threaten America warned to heed
Mohandas Gandhi listed deadly sins harming a nation. Wealth without work and pleasure without conscience appear among the flaws. The pieces warn America to apply moral character, guidance, and sacrifice in commerce science and politics.
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Iowa legal history and egg recall reshape political donors
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller faced scrutiny after taking a $10,000 donation from Jack DeCoster's son amid Wright County Egg recalls over salmonella. Miller offered to return the money, while Iowa endures years of above average rainfall and a record low pheasant count.
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Open truth on egg recall and food safety
A guest column argues that while Wright County Egg farms face a recall, salmonella can strike any producer. It cites Iowa farmers like Kyle Holthaus urging strict animal care and a 44 page food safety manual, stressing common sense and strict standards over blame.
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