Editorial: Forfeiture reform needed across state and federal levels
The Gazette argues for tighter civil forfeiture rules in Iowa and supports federal hearings on asset forfeiture. Senators Belkcom and Kaufmann seek convicted-based seizures and higher transparency, while U.S. Senator Grassley pursues broader protections and oversight. The piece urges reforms to curb abuses and protect property rights.
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Joe Belkcom
Iowa City
Bobby Kaufmann
Wilton
Belkcom
Senate
Supreme Court
Grassley
Alzheimer's Ambassadors and Iowa Education Debates Highlight Action
Letters and columns discuss an ambassador role for Alzheimer's with a 2025 goal, national and Iowa statistics on patients and caregivers, funding requests, and the need for early diagnosis and care planning. The piece also critiques tax cuts for education funding, supports science-based curriculum, and warns about eminent domain in the Bakken Pipeline with landowner rights and potential land value impacts.
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United States
Iowa
America
National Institutes of Health
Medicare
Richard W. Rice Marion
Board of Education
Education
Dakota Access LLC
Iowa Utilities Board
Bakken
Parker calls Rolling Stone to account over UVA rape story
Kathleen Parker argues Rolling Stone failed in reporting and editing the false University of Virginia Phi Kappa Psi rape tale. She notes the Columbia Journalism School found a disciplined failure across sourcing, verification, and editorial oversight, and mentions the fraternity plans legal action.
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University of Virginia
Phi Kappa Psi
Columbia Journalism School
Jackie
Local control in speed camera battle eyed in Iowa
Cedar Rapids faces a DOT ruling forcing removal of two I-380 speed cameras and moving two others. Local officials argue for safety and local authority while the DOT cites rule making and highway safety. The author predicts Cedar Rapids will lose and relocate cameras amid regime change.
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Paul Trombino
Trombino
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
J Avenue
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