Effects of human pollution on climate balance
A letter warns human pollution disrupts climate balance with heat trapping methane, Arctic thaw, El Nino, and hydroxyl holes in the atmosphere. It notes Arctic methane stored in the top ten feet is thawing and rainfall and winds shift with warmer oceans, while falls in CO2 from human activity outpace natural cycles.
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United States
Methanetracker
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Pacific
Indonesia
U.S. Geological Survey
Harold Hensel
Cedar Rapids
Janet Lyness for Johnson County attorney
A letter urges voters to back Janet Lyness in the June 3 primary. The writer praises her long service, local ties, and focus on criminal justice, victims of crime, and diversion programs to reduce jail use.
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Janet Lyness
Johnson County
Lyness
University of Iowa
Cathy Eisenhofer
Vernon promotes bipartisanship first in 1st District race
Buzz Pounds of Hopkinton endorses Monica Vernon describing her as the only candidate to promote bipartisanship from the start. He notes her Cedar Rapids City Council work with agencies and groups to rebuild after the flood and her willingness to work with all stakeholders for common goals.
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Monica Vernon
House of Representatives
Cedar Rapids
Vernon
Buzz
Hopkinton
HPV linked oral cancer risks cited by study and media
The piece notes that HPV infection can outweigh heavy alcohol and tobacco use as a cancer risk for oropharyngeal cancer. It cautions that oral sex can transmit HPV, sometimes overlooked by teens, and references a 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. It also raises concerns about privacy in collecting patients credit scores at UI Hospitals and Clinics.
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The
Gazette
New England Journal of Medicine
Rachel Ann Aalbers
Mount Vernon
University of Iowa
Gene Chrischilles
Iowa City
Birth Control Debate Spurs Employer Mandate Viewpoint
A letter argues employers should provide birth control to curb abortions and pregnancies. The author opposes imposing religious beliefs on employees and cites CDC data on contraception use to support broader access and responsibility.
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Becky Leaven
CDC
Cuts threaten culture in Iowa City schools
Iowa City Community School District faces budget shortfalls with cuts risking foreign language and music programs. Advocates warn loss harms cultural competency and cross curricular skills, urging state funding increases and legislative action. Amy C. Johnson urges lawmakers to oppose the bill weakening tobacco laws and protect youth health.
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Iowa City
National Research Council
United States
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network
World Book Night aims to give free books to underserved readers
A Marion Public Library staffer argues the event’s purpose is to provide free books to light and non readers, those lacking access due to means or geography, and urges givers to follow organizers guidelines.
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Marion Public Library
Jo Pearson
Marion
Abandon e-cigarette bill that favors tobacco laws
A reader urges Iowa legislators to oppose a proposed e-cigarette bill framed by the tobacco industry. The letter argues the measure would addict children to nicotine and notes the FDA already regulates tobacco products.
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Fam
Iowa
Food and Drug Administration
Would casino competition have been so terrible
A reader argues for allowing casino competition to boost options and drive better services, including food and concerts, while questioning a water park alternative and expressing concerns about public attire and personal comfort. The letter cites frustration with current local casinos and supports free enterprise in gaming decisions.
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The
Gaming Commission
Ruth Peake-Beisker
Cedar Rapids
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Dean Warner
Bruce Braley
Warner
Braley
Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S
Judiciary Committee
Jerry Chilton
Rigen
Dupaco
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PMU Ane
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