Iowa Legal Aid marks 35 years delivering civil justice in Iowa
The nonprofit provides free civil legal services to low income Iowans, resolving tens of thousands of cases annually. In 2011 Iowa Legal Aid handled 22,186 cases with $7.26 million in revenue, while about 15,000 eligible families were turned away for lack of staff.
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Iowa Legal Aid
Legal Aid
Federal Legal Services
Jim Kringlen
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Hosts Notable Weekend Jazz at Two Clubs
The writer reviews Eddie Piccard Quartet at The Longbranch and Dick Watson Trio at The Lighthouse, noting strong entertainment options beyond the usual Cedar Rapids venues. He recalls past value of multiple performances for $35 and questions current impressions.
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Cedar Rapids
Stutsman Seeks Statehouse Seat With Local Experience
Sally Stutsman, candidate in the newly drawn House District 77, brings 17 years on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and five consecutive terms since 1995. Her background includes rural and urban issues, farm management with her husband for 40 years, and work with the Department of Human Services. She has served on boards such as Elder Services and Johnson County Housing.
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Sally Stutsman
Stutsman
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Department of Human Services
Elder Services
Johnson County Housing
Staed Support and Voter Reflections Letter Highlights
Allyson Story urges Staed for Iowa House District 66 citing leadership on mental health funding and local services. William Benson praises speed cameras and Cedar Rapids police leadership. Carol Thompson from Coralville compares Social Security benefits to Romney and endorses Obama.
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Staed
Iowa
Allyson
Cedar Rapids
Lice Department
William Benson
Mitt Romney
Romney
Obama
Carol Thompson
Coralville
Born on Third Base and the Forbes 400 debate
Analyzes a United for a Fair Economy report on the 2011 Forbes list, noting 85 top fortunes inherited wealth and 40 percent from spouses or family. Describes social capital and privilege as major factors in elite wealth, and critiques Romney's remarks on earning fortunes, arguing the system shapes opportunity and security for Americans.
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America
United For A Fair Economy
Forbes
Real movie outrage masks deeper cause of riots
Analysis argues the video sparked protests but radical clerics and politicians promote it to inflame anger. It notes preplanned actions in Cairo and Libya, shows most Muslims oppose violence, cites Saudi Grand Mufti denouncing attacks, and highlights Pakistan and Egypt youths as underlying fault lines.
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Egypt
Pakistan
Cairo
Gulf Money
Libya
Chris Stevens
Tunis
U.S
Hussein Haqqani
Washington
Obama
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