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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 2014

Page

6

Bus safety law needs fine tuning Kadyn's Law debate

The Gazette editorial weighs Kadyn's Law penalties for failing to stop for school buses. It notes strong fines and license suspensions since 2012 but argues for judicial discretion and possible education proba tion options to balance deterrence with due process while preserving the law's aims.

Adyn Northwood Lawmak Ers Golden Dome Kadyn

Cedar Rapids Green Garden Earns Cities Support

A reader praises Edward Thornton for converting a vacant city lot into a productive garden, while criticizing officials for discouraging such reuse. The letter argues for more Safe Routes to School funding and endorses Jack Hatch as a forward moving gubernatorial candidate offering concrete Iowa solutions.

Cedar Rapids Edward Thornton Thornton Floyd Sandford Senate Hatch Iowa

Tyson earns praise and backlash across political lines

Neil deGrasse Tyson, director at Hayden Planetarium, is praised for his engaging science outreach in Cosmos and public lectures yet criticized by the political right as elitist. The column notes Tyson has worked on Bush era space commissions, faced GMO criticism from the left, and remains a polarizing figure amid debates on science literacy and public trust.

Neil deGrasse Tyson New York Hayden Planetarium Tyson Charles C.W. Cooke National Review William F. Buckley Cooke Ted Cruz Cruz George W. Bush Moon Mars Planetarium

Will Big Marijuana follow Big Tobacco’s road to power

Curt Wheeler compares marijuana industry growth to Big Tobacco, noting marketing tactics and product innovations that downplay risks and target youth. He points to historical moves by Phillip Morris and Altria, and warns of a repeat of societal damage if lessons are ignored.

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