Body cameras arrive for Iowa City police at reduced cost
Iowa City Police will soon wear body cameras with a price tag under 42 000 dollars. Police Chief Sam Harga dine says the system will be installed within a few months across patrols. Legislators also approved Epipen access for school staff to treat severe allergies, a move they say could save lives. Rep. Liz Bennett invited Deborah Maynard to give the Statehouse morning prayer to promote inclusivity in a diverse state.
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Bond vote failure leaves five district schools in limbo
Voters narrowly rejected a bond issue funding renovations for five College Community School District schools. District officials will review plans and may retry the question next year as lawmakers remain gridlocked over 2015 16 school funding.
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Readers debate science and skepticism in editor letters
Pastor Joshua Graber of Vinton urges readers to question science without dismissing concern for wellbeing. He cites perceived flaws in evolutionary theory and climate predictions, arguing that science has harmed society when merged with politics and money.
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Bakken Pipeline Seen as Bad Fit for Iowa Farmland
Richard R. Lamb reports that the proposed Bakken Pipeline would cross Iowa from northwest to southeast to move crude from North Dakota to Gulf ports, with Illinois as a terminus. Critics question public benefit and cite eminent domain concerns amid environmental and farm group opposition. Protests and information links are provided.
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Death penalty debate centers on Tsarnaev case
Jonah Goldberg argues for capital punishment in the Tsarnaev Boston Marathon bombing case, stating certainty of guilt and the need to deter and inform society, while noting police officer killer Slager as a tougher question. He urges resolute judgment despite broader doubts about executions.
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Regents oppose funding model for Iowa universities
Len Hadley argues the regents plan to revise state allocations would slash funding for Iowa and Iowa State, leave UNI underfunded, and burden resident tuition. He warns performance based budgeting harms US and 27 colleges, urging rejection and a fixed cost approach aligned to state support and per-student needs.
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