Grassley ads face claims on Planned Parenthood and Medicare
The Gazette FactChecker analyzes a Patty Judge ad that questions Grassley defunding Planned Parenthood and expanding Medicare costs. It finds the defund claim misleading since the proposed bill would redirect funds but preserve some health services, and the Medicare voucher claim is exaggerated as Ryan’s plan originated in the House.
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Cops On Rooftop Raise Funds For Special Olympics Iowa
Cedar Rapids police joined volunteers on the roofs of 18 Dunkin Donuts locations including Cedar Rapids Marion and Coralville to raise money for Special Olympics Iowa. The Cop on a Rooftop event is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, with last year’s efforts totaling over 875000 for athletes. Officers waved to customers and encouraged donations during several hours of activity.
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Corrections Eid al Adha date and photo caption error
The Gazette corrects Eid al Adha date to Monday Sept 12 and fixes misidentified Iowa City West quarterback Ethan Postler in a Friday photo caption. It invites reader feedback on accuracy and provides contact numbers and mailing details for corrections and subscriptions.
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Local residents urged to report news tips to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City lines
Readers are asked to call tip lines in Cedar Rapids at 319 398 8254 or in Iowa City at 319 339 3155 for timely reporting of news events and information.
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