Iowa City district eyes Camp Cardinal land for future elementary
The Iowa City school board will vote Tuesday on buying 13 acres in Camp Cardinal for about 200000 from Southgate Development to support a western elementary school. The plan aims to guide growth and infrastructure while allowing potential resale if needed.
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Cedar Rapids
Viola Gibson
Letter writers argue for child safety and deer management
Rose Brokaw and Jackie Baumhauer urge stronger child protection and non lethal deer control. They call for parents to prioritize welfare and criticize bowhunting for high wounding rates, proposing alternatives for Cedar Rapids.
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Jackie Baumhauer
Bowhunting questioned as deer control method in Iowa City region
The Gazette editorial questions bowhunting as a deer management tool, citing 1999 and later deer counts in Iowa City and Coralville, costs of more than 360 thousand dollars, and claims the approach fails to reduce herd size while officials push for profit and policy shifts.
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Opinion: Moral stakes in life and death issues
A letter argues against physician assisted death and abortions, urging action to protect the vulnerable. It cites the Terri Schiavo case and unborn pain, accusing America of playing God and seeking restraint in end of life decisions. The piece blends ethical critique with local civic concerns about development near the Rock Island State Preserve.
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Reducing Foreign Oil Dependence Through Efficiency
Gordon Chipman argues for tighter fuel economy standards to cut U.S. oil imports and trade deficits. He cites America’s 4 billion annual oil imports, high prices, and Middle East concentration, urging stronger car efficiency, nuclear power, and alternative fuels for energy security.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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