Cities should drop bid to overturn traffic camera rules
The Gazette editorial urges Cedar Rapids and others to abandon a legal challenge against Iowa DOT traffic camera regulations upheld by a Polk County judge. It notes Cedar Rapids must relocate or remove cameras and highlights the system’s safety role, urging cooperation with state rules to avoid renewed efforts to ban cameras.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation
Polk County
DOT
Scott Rosenberg
Fresh Start Ministries Fundraiser at Cedar Hills Church
Community letter urges caution as Jeff Sessions expands drug laws and jail populations. It promotes a spring fundraiser hosted by Cedar Hills Community Church with gospel music by White Ribbon Day and Elim Arrival. Freewill offerings welcome.
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U.S
Jeff Sessions
Fresh Start Ministries
Family of Cedar Hills Community Church
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Cedar Rapids
White Ribbon Day
Elim Arrival
Wary of revised health care bill risks to coverage
A citizen warns that the House may vote this week on the American Health Care Act. The new version could deny coverage for pre existing conditions and remove essential benefits, raising costs and threatening small hospitals like Virginia Gay.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Virginia Gay
Rep
Red Blum
Blum
House
Is bottled water worth the price at a Manhattan shelter
Lenore Skenazy recalls a shelter encounter with Bruce over a $3 bottle of water. Experts note tap water often meets safety standards and bottled water poses higher waste and energy costs. The pair discuss reuse and safety, then craft an origami cup for thirst.
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Bruce
Manhattan
U.S
Michael Cervin
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Corvin
Iowa trails in crisis planning despite steady overall index
Lyndalowa laments Iowa’s weak score on Community Planning and Engagement Coordination in the National Health Security Preparedness Index, noting Iowa ranks last at 4 of 10 in this area while overall state score remains 7. The piece emphasizes vulnerable groups and calls for concrete writing of plans to protect them.
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