Facts Still Matter Say Vote Smart Advocate
Alejandro Murguia-Ortiz urges readers to value verifiable information over sensationalism. The piece promotes Vote Smart as a nonpartisan source offering biographies voting records and issue positions and invites Iowans to attend an opening celebration in Des Moines to learn how to use the tools.
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Iowa
Alejandro Murguia-Ortiz
Downtown Two Way Streets Draw Letters of Woe
A reader blasts Cedar Rapids traffic changes from one-way to two-way as chaotic, claiming parking lanes obstruct crossings and downtown vitality declines. The letter also praises public forums, urges lawmakers to engage voters, and notes an April 15 2017 League of Women Voters event.
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Cedar Rapids
Todd Dorman
League of Women Voters
Pug Ravenel a South Carolina political paradox
Kathleen Parker reflects on the life of Charles D. Pug Ravenel, a Charleston figure who won early, achieved prestige in business and education, but repeatedly failed in campaigns for governor. His persistence persisted despite cancer and setbacks, leaving a question about his electoral fate.
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Charles D
Pug” Ravenel
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Phillips Ex
Eter Academy
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Mollie Curtis
New York
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South Carolina
State Supreme Court
James Edwards
Ming
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Des Moines tied to Iowa governor race prompts Dems to shop
The piece weighs Des Moines ties against statewide appeal for 2018 Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls. It notes eight to 72 potential candidates, cites Todd Prichard as a leading rural option, and mentions figures like Tom Vilsack and Barack Obama in context. It warns nominating a Des Moines insider may hurt the blue banner amid red-leaning counties.
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Jack Hatch
Terry Branstad
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Chet Culver
Washington, D.C
John Culver
U.S. Senate
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Iowa
Bob Ray
Osceola
Cedar Rapids
Kiron
Barack Obama
Chickasaw
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Donald Trump
Prichard
Hillary Clinton
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Interstate 35
Mississippi
Mike Matson
Davenport
Chris Hall
Sioux City
Polk County
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