Branstad Faces Criticism Over Pink Slime Defense
The Gazette argues Governor Branstad overreached by urging continued use of lean finely textured beef after defending the product alongside USDA backing. It notes a March 29 letter to school superintendents and a call for a congressional probe, urging focus on state issues instead.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
USDA
Beef Products Inc
Sioux City
Neb
BPI
Waterloo
Congress
Gerald Zirnstein
Jamie Oliver
Traffic cameras spark safety and guilt debates in Cedar Rapids
A reader argues safety versus guilt drives traffic camera policy on Interstate 380 through Cedar Rapids, noting lawmakers schemes and the public's mixed views. The letter also asks voters to scrutinize federal judge nominee Stephanie Rose and her treatment of employees, urging transparency of her record.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Stephanie Rose
Will Cedar Rapids save its Third Avenue church legacy
A Cedar Rapids reader urges stopping the planned demolition of the First Christian Church on Third Avenue to create parking for Physicians' Clinic of Iowa. The piece cites Chicago's Sullivan preservation as a warning and calls for city leaders to assess alternatives and protect historic assets.
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Richard Nickel
Chicago
Sullivan
Nickel
Chicago Stock Exchange
Art Institute of Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Third Avenue
Julia DeSpain
Iowa City
First Christian Church
Physicians’ Clinic of
Iowa
PCI
Second Avenue
10Th Street
St. Luke’s, Pci
St. Luke’s
First Avenue
First Christian
Stand Your Ground Law Debate Draws Reader Letter
A reader reflects on the impact of stand your ground laws after reading The Gazette editorial March 30. The former Marine argues war differs from street violence and warns a Dodge City mentality may emerge if the law takes effect.
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the Gazette
National Rifle Association
NRA
Korea
Dodge City
Morale restoration priority for Johnson County Auditor unit
Johnson County Auditor Tom Stockett addresses staff after March petitions scandal. He apologizes for pressuring staff and outlines steps to restore morale and maintain service quality, while seeking renomination and re election in June and November.
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Johnson County Auditor
Johnson County
Tom Stockett
Tomslockett
Gmail
Iowa floods spur Cedar Rapids relief push and civic gains
The Iowa Legislature approved Cedar Rapids inspired flood protection and mitigation efforts, while Washington DC awarded 13.8 million for flood damage mitigation on a hydroelectric dam. Local leaders face praise amid a setback on sales tax extension, as progress in recovery projects continues.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington, D.C
FEMA
New Bo
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