Linn County casino case colum aims at Iowa law
Guest columnist Gene Kopecky argues the Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission ignored its duty to serve Linn County residents when denying Cedar Crossing a casino license. He cites Chapter 99F, urges an appeal, and labels a potential monopoly risk tied to Dan Kehl.
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Linn County
Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission
Iowa
Commission
Washington County
Cedar Rapids
Dan Kehl
Riverside
Larchwood
Davenport
Cedar Crossing
P.S
Ron Corbett
Gene Kopecky
Ackley, Kopecky and Kingery
Gkop
Cedar Rapids cameras debate and local crime concerns
A reader blasts Cedar Rapids speeding cameras as safety tools and urges obedience to traffic laws. The letter criticizes the University of Iowa and discusses local polices, warrants, and national crime reports, noting resource limits and potential delays in 911 responses.
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Richard Christie
Cedar Rapids
Jerry R. Johnson
University of Iowa
Child rides bus alone sparks media overreaction
A Michigan eight year old rode a city bus alone to a stop near her home and sat down. The bus driver allowed it and the mother condemned the incident as newsworthy. Critics argue the story overinflates risk and ignores parental independence and common sense.
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Michigan
America
Bus Authority
CATA
East Lansing
Capital Area Transportation Authority
Amtrak
National Rail Service
Iowa By Trail app links trails to Iowa communities
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation releases Iowa By Trail, a mobile app and website limited to central Iowa at first with iOS launch and an all Iowa rollout timed to RAGBRAI. The tool maps trails, points of interest, weather, events, and real-time travel notifications while connecting visitors with local businesses and communities.
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Iowa
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
IIHF
Hannah Inman
Raccoon Trail
High Trestle Trail
Great Western Trail
Des Moines
Inman
ISU
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
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Black Hawk
USA Today
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Yahoo.com
Lynda Waddington
Lowa
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