Iowa scrutinizes Homeland Security grants and spending
The Gazette reports on DHS coordination and Iowa grants totaling about 158 million over nine years. It flags lost equipment, poor records, and unclear use of funds while noting some multihazard gear aids daily incidents. Officials acknowledge gaps and urge fixes to ensure prudent spending.
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DHS
Iowa
Emergency Management Agency
South Dakota
Gazette
Iown
Homeland Security
David Zahn
Cedar Rapids
John Benson
Veterans bring decisive teamwork and leadership to civilian jobs
A Cedar Rapids letter argues veterans possess strong decision making, initiative, and leadership skills from diverse, high-stakes military training. It contends employers should hire veterans for valuable capabilities, not rely on tax incentives.
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Jim
Cedar Rapids
Congress impasse over Obama jobs plan criticized
Lawrence L. Rettig argues that a conservative Congress blocks a jobs agenda citing budget constraints while noting resources to fund wars bailouts and tax breaks for the wealthy. He urges prioritizing economic needs.
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Congress
Barack Obama
U.S
Lawrence L. Rettig
South
Amana
Veterans bring many job skills to the table
Veterans bring a wide range of transferable skills to civilian employment, including discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and adaptability, which employers increasingly value in the modern workforce. The article notes programs and partnerships that help translate military experience into civilian roles.
Iowa school board election letters endorse Cedar Rapids candidates
Local residents urge re election of Cedar Rapids board members and praise Kathleen Ulrich Ann Rosenthal Allen Witt and other supporters for dedication to students teachers and district needs. Emily Silliman notes Sally Hoelscher candidacy in Iowa City with emphasis on informed thoughtful board leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Tom and
Susan
Kathleen Dowd- Ulrich
Ulrich
Iowa State Education Association
Linn County
Democratic Party
Joan and
David Thaler
University of Iowa
Coe College
Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids Community
Ann Rosenthal
Washington High School
Rosenthal
Allen Witt
Sally Hoelscher
Iowa City
Hoelscher
West
Emily Silliman
Meisterling and voters press for district progress
Jim Sauter and Eric B Smith urge support for Independence junior senior high school building bond and re election of Mary Meisterling to the school board. They stress achievement gains, budget balance, and community involvement while warning against overrun costs and promoting shared responsibility.
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Independence
Eric B. Smith
Cedar Rapids eyes local option tax for flood protection
Six months out from another local option sales tax vote Cedar Rapids gathers signatures to extend a one cent tax for flood protection on the Cedar River The 10 year plan seeks funds for flood control and upkeep with a 25 member backers group and mixed voter sentiment from May’s defeat The piece notes political uncertainty and questions about state and federal funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Ron Corbett
Linda Seger
Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association
al Pierson
Congress
East Bank
Perry
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