Gazette opinion urges state action over dissolvable tobacco threat
The Gazette editorial argues Big Tobacco pushes new dissolvables, warning of candy like forms that attract youth. It supports two Linn County ordinances restricting promotions and sampling while urging a statewide approach to bans and public health safeguards.
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Cedar Rapids Tax Debate Letter Critiques Local Option Sales Tax
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that city spending is out of control and opposes extending the local option sales tax. The letter cites flood risks, infrastructure projects, and critiques of council decisions including the Crowne Plaza, library, and recreation center purchases. It endorses tax funding for progress and praises Mayor Corbett’s leadership.
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Barriers Proposed to Shield Youth from Tobacco Marketing
Linn County Health Department asks the Board of Supervisors to pass three ordinances to curb smokeless tobacco and flavored products marketed to teens. The CPPW initiative funds staff fighting 21st century tobacco tactics and urges action on dissolvables, free samples, and buy one get one offers to protect children from nicotine exposure.
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Marlon Brando
James Dean
Linn County
Curtis Dickson
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Copenhagen
Ariva
St. Louis
Health Department
Center For Disease Control
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Linn County Health Department Board
Iowa
Altria
R.J. Reynolds
Fraternity culture blamed for sexual violence in college
Column argues that focusing on monsters misses accountability for sexual crimes. It cites Caitlin Flanagan on fraternities as a source of predatory culture and urges shift from stigma to addressing behavior and responsibility within campus groups.
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Caitlin Flanagan
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