Iowa must reduce its government load and restructure
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa carries a heavy local government burden relative to its tax base. It cites 900 cities, 374 school districts, and 99 counties for 2.93 million people. It calls for statewide consolidation, reduced school districts, and moving public service delivery toward private sector incentives. It warns that politics and voter fear hinder reform.
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Michael Blouin
Blouin
Greater
Des Moines
Lowa
Iowa Child Institute proposals spark a Coralville educational complex
A multi field leadership team unveils plans for a Coralville site blending learning research and teacher training with an immersive ecological attraction. The project aims to boost Iowa's economy, education, and global standing through distance learning, advanced facilities, and a five acre core, with Ted Townsend of Townsend Engineering as a board member.
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Coralville
Iowa Child Institute
Iowa Child
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Earth
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Bob Ray
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Des Moines
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Washington resists reform as Rumsfeld's Pentagon clash backfires
The piece argues Washington clings to status quo when reformers challenge entrenched interests. It cites Defense Secretary Rumsfeld's failed effort to modernize procurement and base structure amid leaks and political pressure, drawing parallels with Clinton health care efforts and noting press scrutiny of savvy versus substance.
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Clinton Health Plan
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Harry and
Louise
Mac Thornberry
R-Texas
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