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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2011
Page
4
Delaware County residents boast the state’s best health metrics in the County Health Rankings study by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The data track premature deaths, self rated health, smoking, obesity, drinking, and access to care.
State officials announce the Maquoketa Caves in Iowa will close for a second summer though no white-nose syndrome signs were found in hibernating bats. Officials warn human cave explorers could spread the disease, harming local tourism and economy.
John Kittleson argues Congress should curb the EPA to restore oil and coal energy. He faults environmental limits on Alaska drilling and coal plant restrictions, cites high energy costs, and urges budget belt-tightening and pay cuts for lawmakers including Sen Tom Harkin.
Rich Patterson urges naming the Cedar Rapids greenbelt in honor of Don Canney, praising his advocacy for parks, flood planning, and outdoor recreation. He cites Canney’s role in Sac and Fox Trail creation, Indian Creek nature center, and widespread tree planting, with Canney loving angling and youth nature lessons.
Commentary argues the Iowa House shifts from pursuing jobs for residents to a new focus on limits on abortion. The author contends this follows earlier moves against same sex marriage and working families, signaling a pattern of attacking women and real concerns.
Charles Schiller of Elkader criticizes Bill Fehrmans MidAmerican Energy guest column advocating nuclear power. He cites Japan disaster lessons and unresolved waste disposal concerns, urging cautious planning and possible demand reduction as alternatives.
The text argues that despite Obama winning amid a finance crisis, his push for health care reform and expansive government failed to win public support. Independent voters shifted toward Republicans, with wins in New Jersey and Virginia challenging CW expectations. It notes tea party dynamics and cautions Democrats about relying on past bailout outcomes to predict future shutdown blame.
Harold Nelson of Vinton argues against U S military involvement in Libya and other Muslim countries. He criticizes the no fly zone and calls for nonmilitary humanitarian aid while supporting democratic movements in Tunisia Egypt Bahrain Yemen and elsewhere.
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