Iowa cities seek new local tax power plan
The Iowa Legislature debates a plan letting cities adopt local sales income and vehicle taxes with voter referendums. Governor Ray backs it while Cedar Rapids Mayor Canney opposes. Supporters say it could relieve property tax pressure. critics warn of uneven rates, cross-border tax shifts and funding gaps for essential projects.
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Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Cedar Rapids
Donald Canney
League of Iowa Municipalities
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Wyoming
New Mex
Growth in Iowa Tied to New Nuclear Plant Near Palo
The article discusses Iowa growth from decade long trend of population leveling off while new industries emerge. It highlights a multi million dollar nuclear power plant near Palo under construction as a sign of Eastern Iowa growth and potential employment. It raises safety concerns about pollution and urges public clarity on environmental impact.
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Iowa
Palo
East Iowa
Cedar Rapids Press Promoted by Larry Jordan Enterprises
The Cedar Rapids Press run bi weekly under Larry Jordan Enterprises lists editors and staff including Larry Jordan editor and publisher Mrs Edward Jordan business manager Leland Regal director of photography Sally Knight women’s editor Mary Brooks special editorial adviser Marie Cornic James Greiner Kevin Jordan Lois King Winston Mill John Thomas photographer Reverend Allen Van Cleve writer. Subscription rates at two dollars fifty per year for 26 issues and three dollars per year outside Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cerus Media Service
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Larry Jordan
Edward Jordan
Leland Regal
Sally Knight
Mary Brooks
Marie Cornic
James Greiner
Kevin Jordan
Lois King
Winston Mill
John Thomas
Allen van Cleve
Plastic booths eyed for disruptive prisoners in court
One Chicago con practice trial outcome may include plastic booths or a small room along a wall for disruptive defendants. A national committee of lawyers and architects revises the physical setup with a speaker link to the courtroom and a phone to counsel. The move aims to protect a free press and fair trial while limiting disruption.
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Chicago
National Committee of Lawyers and Architects
Stad Ig
Youths fearful plea on pollution and war in a future bleak
A youth laments rheumatic fever and existential dread over a polluted world. He laments car and airplane pollution, endless wars including Vietnam, and a fragile future with no real action from major companies or government. He urges unity to fight pollution and foster peace.
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