Save SEATS: seek funding to sustain Johnson County paratransit
The Gazette urges Johnson County, Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to preserve the SEATS door-to-door paratransit service as funding tightens. Negotiations with cities continue, with potential cuts risking vulnerable riders’ independence. explore partnerships and long-term solutions.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Coralville
University Heights
North Liberty
Johnson County to vote yes on justice center bond
Readers weigh the May 7 bond referendum for a $43.5 million Johnson County justice center. Supporters cite space, safety, and security needs amid growth, while opponents worry about upfront costs and tax burden.
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Johnson County Justice Center
Federal
Cedar Rapids
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mike Streb
Assault weapons debate echoes NRA influence in Congress
The speaker questions lawmakers on gun policy and asks what they would do if a relative were killed or seriously injured in Colorado Texas or Connecticut. The remark suggests that assault weapons are intended for warfare not self defense or sport.
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Colorado
Texas
Connecticut
NRA
Forgiving a cheater and the Sanford comeback
Kathleen Parker surveys forgiveness in politics and media. She notes Bill Clinton’s enduring popularity after impeachment and contrasts it with Mark Sanford’s fall from grace and failed bid for Congress. Sanford’s wife Jenny publicly opposed him as he pursued a new alliance and public support waned.
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Sanford
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National Republican Congressional Committee
Editorial SourceMail Pushes Local Coverage via Email
A Cedar Rapids message system from sourcemedia.net outlines editorial contact channels and a mailed box for inquiries. Residents can reach Jeff Tecklenburg at the provided address and phone number for questions about editorial content.
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Sourcemedia.net
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids casino bid faces review by Iowa panel
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission chair Jeff Lamberti said Cedar Rapids investor plans hinge on market studies showing how a downtown casino would affect Riverside Waterloo and Dubuque facilities. He noted the decision weighs protecting existing casinos against allowing large destination clubs with state-backed revenue sharing. Licensing could take eight to twelve months.
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