United Way Campaign Spotlight in East Central Iowa
Amy Johnson Boyle of Cedar Rapids serves as volunteer chair for the six county United Way of East Central Iowa drive. The piece highlights the charity’s support for 69 programs and services including Meals on Wheels and 2-1-1, stressing community impact and the need for donations to aid vulnerable residents.
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United Way
East Central
Iowa
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Meals On Wheels
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Amy Johnson Boyle
Iowa Values Fund
Thomas M. Wertz
Letter writers argue for system over election elites
Gary L. Roberts and Thomas M. Wertz criticize national politics and media for misrepresentation while defending workers' rights against double benefits claims. Rebecca Farmer explains UNESCO World Heritage aims and clarifies misconceptions about the United Nations and World Heritage List.
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United Nations
World Heritage List explained by a reader
A reader outlines how the World Heritage List works noting it protects sites with outstanding universal value and that nomination, not ownership, grants inclusion. The letter also reflects on adoption debates and personal military service.
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Unesco
U.N
Glacier National Park
Riley and Swift Boat Veterans spark radio debate
A reader praises Tom Riley for speaking against Swift Boat Veterans tactics funded by Texas sources. The letter condemns the Bush Rove team and laments activist disengagement from politics while urging opposition to the Bush administration in November.
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Tom Riley
Swift Boat
Texas
Mr. Riley
Town delegates suffer New York sticker shock
Reader letters challenge a Sept 3 report claiming New York prices apply to all city restaurants. Beverly Amoroso argues NYC has affordable diners and delis, urging fair coverage of lowans shopping for reasonable food options. Marion disputes annexation and landfill land claims, urging cooperation with Linn County to address waste.
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New York
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Beverly Amoroso
Kerry records clash over Vietnam war and tax policy
The speaker argues Kerry voted for Iraq but against armor for troops and blames Nixon for Vietnam deployment. Claims Kerry would raise taxes like Clinton, affecting Social Security, and notes Vietnam-era Purple Heart veteran status.
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John Kerry
Iraq
Vietnam
Nixon
Democrats
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Ike
JFK
Kerry
Clinton
Linn County solid waste agency chooses expansion at Home Road landfill
The Linn County Solid Waste Agency now Bluestem plans to expand the landfill on County Home Road near Highway 13 to solve the site issue. Marion City Council has threatened lawsuits and demanded concessions including money damages.
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Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Bluestem
County Home Road
Highway 13
Marion
Vote for Bush If You Fit Any Of These Descriptions
Call to vote for George Bush based on social or economic reasons. The text links anti abortion views, death penalty support, gun ownership, and school evolution teaching to support for Bush. It includes claims about corporate tax scenarios, inheritance tax changes, pollution standards, Bush tax breaks, and Iraq War profits as motivating factors. The piece asserts a link between Bush and 9/11.
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Bush
George Bush
Iraq
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