Protest over restroom cameras in Iowa City library
Jay Semel argues against a proposed ban on cameras in public library restrooms, citing safety and deterrence. He notes three factors: staff procedures, restricted access to footage, and positive outcomes since 2007. He urges legislators to oppose the ban, highlighting a prior incident that spurred privacy debates.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa
ACLU
Des Moines Register
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Voter ID Costs Scrutinized in Iowa Fiscal Note
Fran Henderson questions if poll wording would show Iowa voters favor Voter ID given the Secretary of State costs for issuing IDs to nonlicensed voters and county expenses for e-poll books and audits. The note outlines 340000 for IDs, 1050000 for e-poll books, plus annual voter card costs, system upgrades, and voter education.
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Iowa
Secretary of State
Pate
Iowa Senate
Fran Henderson Newton
Des Moines focus of Iowa Democratic shifting candidates
A GOP and Des Moines centered critique of Iowa Democrats notes 2014 losses in key counties and urges recruiting a gubernatorial candidate with cross state appeal beyond Des Moines. The piece cites Hatch and past campaigns, stressing new faces ideas organization and broader regional resonance for future wins.
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Ack Hatch
Des Moines
Iowa
Hatch
Chet Culver
U.S. Senate
Patty Judge
Johnson County
Donald Trump
Bruce Braley
Lynda Waddington
Clinton
Trump
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