Bill Monroe lauded for steadfast push for open government
Des Moines honors Bill Monroe with the FOI Friend of the First Amendment Award for 29 years as executive director of the Iowa Newspaper Association. His advocacy focused on open records and meetings laws, opposing secrecy and supporting a state enforcement agency to ensure compliance.
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Ilowa
Bill Monroe
Michael Giudicessi
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Monroe
FOI
Des Moines
Iowa Newspaper Association
The
Gazette
Dave Storey
Iowa
Letter decrying waste in government programs and healthcare critique
Aaron J. Delaney of Marion criticizes government handouts and the Iowa Film Office over grants described as Raisinettes, arguing such abuses justify opposition to government run health care and a public option.
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Jerry Barnstead
Gazette
Todd Dorman
Iowa Film Office
Jimmy Carter
Aaron J. Delaney
Marion
Medicare option debate and traffic safety concerns letters
A reader argues for a Medicare option universal coverage to reduce reliance on private insurance and curb tax revenue drains. He cites Senator McGovern’s plan and urges swift reform. The letter also critiques higher speed limits and flags cell phone use as a rising traffic safety issue. James R. Berry, Iowa City debates.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Congress
George McGovern
James R. Berry
Iowa City
Three Days of Rain at Coe College sparks local theater buzz
Roger W. Smith of Waterloo praises Coe College’s Three Days of Rain production featuring three talented actors and a strong stage crew. He notes performances run Thursday to Saturday and urges broader civic support alongside comments on bicycling safety and USO charity appeals.
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Coe College
United Service Organization
P.O
Washington, DC
USO
United Through Reading
Uso.org
Roger W. Smith
Waterloo
ACORN and SEIU Ties Draw Fire in Washington
The piece details ACORN and SEIU entanglements led by Wade Rathke, noting cross funding and organizational links. It mentions government funding concerns, investigations, and high profile critics, with political backlash and calls to halt funding amid voter registration fraud allegations.
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Wade Rathke
ACORN
SEIU
New Orleans
Rathke
Association
Local 100
Acorn International
Community Organizations International
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
SETU
Change To Win
Department of Labor
Ter
Congress
Census Bureau
IRS
Departments of Housing and Urban Development
Treasury
Solon boy robber column sparks readers over town label
Readers clash with a Saturday column about a 10 year old Solon boy accused of stealing a stock conversion kit from a gun store. The piece argues for rehabilitation over labeling and notes the impact of geography on public perception. Jennifer Hemmingsen writes Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Iowa City
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