No special session but budget worries persist in Iowa
The Gazette argues Iowa avoided a special session by using a 13 million reserve transfer to balance 2017, yet notes a 2018 budget still faces deep cuts and rising Medicaid costs. It questions revenue timing, tax breaks, and health care reforms amid a murky fiscal outlook.
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Community Letters Objecting to Trump Persona
A reader argues Democrats and the media fail to accept Donald Trump as president, praising him as a successful businessman who says what he thinks. The letter asserts the base remains active since last November and counters accusations of indifference with restrained conviction. Lois Batchelder Sigourney
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Peace treaty path to end Korea conflict debated
Ivan Hardt argues for official North South Korea peace talks to replace the 1950 53 truce, asserting a treaty would curb Kim Jong Uns threats. He praises Iowa flood mitigation efforts noting state support and a 26 million grant, projecting 155 million in avoided future flood losses.
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Kickass Single Mom who Beat the Odds
Lenore Skenazy profiles Emma Johnson who became a single mom of two after her husband’s accident and divorce. Johnson rebuilt her life by working, securing childcare, and starting WealthySingleMommy, promoting financial independence and raising happy kids.
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Concert Across America to Remember Gun Violence Victims Iowa Events Planned
National coalition organizes a second Concert Across America with Iowa locales Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Clinton among venues. Sept 24 commemorates murder victims while a World Challenge runs Sept 21 24 urging video singalongs of Nothing More by Alter Route to honor Sandy Hook victims.
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John Rosenthal
Cedar Rapids
Iowans For Gun Safety
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Third Street SE
Danique Seymour
Trina Harris
Alicia Strong
C.J. Smith
Justin Chastain
Cedar
Alan Garfield
University of Dubuque
Children of Abraham
Dubuque
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